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In this issue: • Jung’s Red Book • Flu Shot or Not? It’s your body – you decide • Remember your dreams It’s all in the attitude • Surrender the gay debate

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he cover artist this month is the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. Though Jung passed away in 1961, some of his artwork just now being released with the publication of his spiritual epic The Red Book. CATALYST is honored to have received permission to reprint some of the artwork from The Red Book in this month’s issue. Nancy Furlotti, president of the Philemon Foundation, shares this explanation of our cover image: In Memories, Dreams, Reflections, Jung recalls the vision in which Philemon, his inner guide, first appeared to him. There was a blue sky, like the sea, covered not by clouds but by flat brown clods of earth. It looked as if the clods were breaking apart and the blue water of the sea were becoming visible between them. But the water was the blue sky. Suddenly there appeared from the right a winged being sailing across the sky. I saw that it was an old man with the horns of a bull. He held a bunch of four keys, one of which he clutched as if he were about to open a lock. He had the

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wings of the kingfisher with its characteristic colors (1989 edition, p. 183). Jung wrote down his fantasies and dreams in The Black Book, and then later transferred them to The Red Book, where he created a beautiful aesthetic representation of his inner material. But he did not understand his images and fantasies, or this figure that became Philemon. He realized for the first time that there were elements in the unconscious not produced by him. These figures were autonomous. Because of his confusion and ignorance about the nature of the psyche, he welcomed this man of insight to help him unravel the mystery. The name Philemon is found in both Greek mythology and early Christian theology. In his vision, Philemon was a winged spirit with a lame foot. Jung says, “He exists outside of time and is the son of the maternal unconscious.” In other words, the guide is an archetype. As he strolled in his garden in Kusnacht, Jung would often converse with Philemon who taught his student about the objective reality of the psyche and the nature of his soul. u

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IN THIS ISSUE Volume 29 Number 10 • November 2010

FEATURES & OCCASIONALS 12 THE RED BOOK AMY TULLIUS Carl Jung’s illustrated private journal is a treat for the eyes as well as the mind. 18 REMEMBERING DREAMS M AC H I E L K L E R K Dreams can tell us much about ourselves, better retention of our dreams is all in the attitude. 2 0 F LU S H OT O R N OT ? TO D D M A N G U M, M. D. I t ’ s y o u r b o d y, h e r e ’ s some good information to help you decide.

REGULARS & SHORTS 6

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK GRETA BELANGER DEJONG

THE ART OF TREVOR SOUTHEY

DON’T GET ME STARTED JOHN DEJONG Going with the traffic flow.

ENVIRONEWS AMY BRUNVAND Environmental news from around the state and the west.

NOTES FROM THE TRAIL: STEVE BHAERMAN Michael Moore tell sus to listen to a Republican.

SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER: DENNIS HINKAMP We (should) give up: Surrender the gay debate and get on with life.

SHALL WE DANCE?

AMY BRUNVAND Dance through winter: dancing on snow with Telemark skis. 28

GREEN BITS PAX RASMUSSEN, ET. AL. New ideas from near and far for a healthier, more sustainable future.

YOGA POSE OF THE MONTH CHARLOTTE BELL Supta Baddha Konasana: Rest and digest in November.

METAPHORS FOR THE MONTH SUZANNE WAGNER This month, reprioritize and adjust your intent, and external reality will shift to accomodate.

COMINGS & GOINGS BENJAMIN BOMBARD AND KATHERINE PIOLI What’s new around town.

ASK YOUR MAMA DONNA HENES How to recognize and understand our personal omens.

COACH JEANNETTE JEANNETTE MAW Call it good: Declare 2010 a success now.

ASK THE ASTROLOGER CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM Money matters: It’s all about raising the bar.

URBAN ALMANAC DIANE OLSON Day by day in the home, garden and sky.

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Surrendering to the Muse Jung, Meade and Southey in Salt Lake hat weighs 10 pounds, is red all over and holds the mysteries of the Universe? Carl Jung’s epic Red Book, of course. The long-sequestered tome that was finally unveiled and published last fall embodies, according to the original Jungian, the experiences that shaped his theories. In 1913, Jung began a harrowing journey of exploration into the unconscious, where he met his guide and discovered his soul. He recorded his insights in drawing and word. CATALYST writer Amie Tullius had the opportunity to speak with Nancy Furlotti, president of the organization that brought the manuscript to light. Furlotti will be in Salt Lake in early December to speak at a Jung Society gathering. Whatever the related emotion, all things Jungian carry the aura of importance, of ultimate meaning. Nothing is wasted in this landscape. That is why, I think, the local Jung Society gatherings have become so immense, diverse and compelling. Not just therapists, but people interested in dreams, art and spirituality are gravitating toward these monthly meetings. Last month, for example, was mythologist and storyteller Michael Meade. He spoke on fate and destiny, the two agreements of the soul; this is also the title of his latest book. Fate, he said, is what life hands you. Destiny is what you do with it. “What troubles us the most is what we are fated to one day face,” he said. We need trouble— challenges, bumps in the road—to

rise to the next occasion. He captivated a capacity crowd of over 300. “I’ve never felt so positive about negativity,” I commented to friends afterward as we convened at the Wild Grape for late-night drinks. They easily persuaded me to join them the next day in a workshop with Meade, which I did. “Develop enough character to open the ego and surrender to the Muse,” Meade urged. Structure, ego and attention give the form, but the form comes through the muse. “Genius contains a unique style. Soul is present. The work is an interpretation of the divine.” That is certainly what has happened throughout the life of Trevor Southey, whose work can be seen now through mid-February at the Utah Museum of Fine Art (see next page). Southey’s inner and outer journeys—from Rhodesia to Brigham Young College, from husband and father and eventual acknowledgement of his homosexuality, is all visible in these searing, heart-opening works that chronicle his life. Soul is, indeed, present. And so you could say that this is a soulful issue. The long, dark days are inviting us to sleep longer, dream more, indulge our need for outer quiet so we may better explore the wild landscape within. Trouble remembering your dreams? Check out Machiel Klerk’s tips on how to recall and capture your dreams, page 18. u Greta Belanger deJong is editor and publisher of CATALYST. She recently dreamed 17,000 tickets had been presold for her first DJ show.

Greta deJong with Trevor Southey at his show “Reconciliation."

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Trevor Southey Trevor Southey (b. 1940), Flight Aspiration, 1981, oil on masonite, gift of M. Ray Kingston, collection of the UMFA, University of Utah

hrough February 13, 2011: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reconciliation," on display at the Utah Museum of Fine Art on campus of the University of Utah, chronicles the work of Trevor Southey, longtime Utah artist who now lives in the Bay area. Don't miss this beautiful, moving exhibit.

Featured is Southey's controversial Flight Aspiration, 1981, pictured above. This work was commissioned in the late 1970s by the Salt Lake Airport Authority at the behest of Ruth Draper, Executive Director of the Utah Arts Council at the time. The painting's placement in a high-traffic area in the airport immediately ruffled the feathers of conservatives across the state. The painting remained on display for four years until American Airlines insisted it be taken down. It was then purchased by local feather ruffler and architect M. Ray Kingston, who, as a member of the Salt Lake Airport Authority board, had been instrumental in its original purchase for the airport. Kingston eventually donated it to the UMFA. "Flight Aspiration" languished in the basement until this show. Honor this beautiful work and many other pieces by experiencing it in person at least once over the next 3 months. u

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Going with the flow Decentralized traffic control— not just a pipe dream BY JOHN DEJONG

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ne of my favorite automotive experiences was driving north in Manhattan on Park Avenue and, as I came over a rise in the granite bedrock, watching waves of green, orange and red lights wash northward into Harlem. The lights seemed to pulse with the Keith Jarrett I was listening to on my Walkman tape player. I caught the wave and rode it back to the YMCA near the United Nations after dinner in Chinatown. That was the urban dream, circa 1983. You can do the same thing in the Salt Lake Valley today, sort of. Every traffic light is synchronized from a master control center. The lights and traffic ebb and flow and reverse over the course of the day. The tyranny of synchronicity is that it needs a master beat that all elements must obey. In the Salt Lake Valley, that master beat pulses once every 90 or 120 seconds. If you’ve ever sat at a stop light and waited, patiently, for a minute or two while a stream of phantom traffic passed by, or loitered on a street corner waiting for the pedestrian signal button to acknowledge your presence while a torrential rain fills your shoes, you’ve experienced

the tyranny of the master beat. If you’ve ever wondered about the asthma, diabetes, heart disease and ring around the collar caused by the pollutants wafting from the tail pipes of all the other idling vehicles waiting for the phantom traffic to pass (I assume your daughter is reading this to you from the screen in the back seat of your Prius as you wait for traffic), you are familiar with the consequences of the mas-

A new paper from two pioneering researchers in Europe may offer salvation. By simply making each intersection in a traffic model of Dresden responsible for its own timing, in consultation, so to speak, with its neighbors, waiting times for buses were cut down by 56%, 9% for automobiles and (get ready to empty your galoshes) 36% for pedestrians. The researchers did note that the results in the real world might not be as good, given the confounding factor of humans in the loop. Confound it! It certainly sounds worth trying. Our current system may be capable and flexible enough to achieve the same effect. Watching such a system from the top of State Street or Cheyenne Mountain would look different, with eddies and counter currents of traffic swirling instead of swirls of air pollution. The concept may be simple enough to allow cities to secede from the master control panel and have the traffic; mass transit, cars and motorcycles, even bicycles and pedestrians, set their own beat. u

The tyranny of synchronicity is that it needs a master beat that all elements must obey. ter beat. In all three cases you were experiencing firsthand the wonder of centralized traffic control coupled with some horribly misguided urban planning strategies. One problem of the system is that the master beat must be slowed down as traffic in any one area begins to peak. The result is that the beat and traffic in lightly trafficked parts of the valley must slow to accommodate the heavy traffic on the other side of the valley. Another problem is that the system is built on the premise of the desirability of surfing the length or breadth of the valley, on surface streets.

John deJong is associate publisher of CATALYST. On the day he turned in this piece, two people showed up at the office late with the explanation that they’d been caught in traffic.

BY AMY BRUNVAND

Kennecott’s rights undermine Rose Canyon open space Many landowners have discovered to their dismay that they don’t own the mineral rights underneath their property, and now it has happened in Salt Lake County’s largest tract of untouched open space. Just before Salt Lake County purchased the 1,691-acre Rose Canyon property in the Oquirrh Mountains, Kennecott Copper made sure the company held the underground mineral rights. The county had no way to assure that the land could be used as public open space if mining operations begin and has been forced to sell surface rights to Kennecott. When the property was purchased in 2007, county officials marveled at finding such a large open space in crowded Salt Lake County and believed that they had left the wild and beautiful property as a legacy for future generations. An October 2 press release from Kennecott says the land will “remain open to the public”—at least until Kennecott’s open-pit mining operation swallows it up, that is.

Wild and scenic Virgin River What comes to mind when you think about the Virgin River and its tributaries within and adjacent to Zion National Park? A wild river and its tributaries flowing through a rugged landscape of spectacular sandstone canyons? The thrill of a demanding canyoneering experience? A familyfriendly place to explore the magnificent scenery of Zion National Park? In 2009, Congress designated 165.5 miles of the Virgin River and its tributaries across Federal land within and adjacent to Zion National Park as part

of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System— the first such designation in Utah. Now the Park Service is writing a management plan to protect the wild and scenic character of the river and is asking for public participation and comments. Virgin River Comprehensive Management Plan comment period is open until 12/06/2010: PARKPLANNING.NPS.GOV/PROJECTHOM E.CFM?PROJECTID=32068

TTW receives Brower Award Congratulations to Terry Tempest Williams, distinguished author, naturalist and conservationist, who was presented with the prestigious David R. Brower Award for Outstanding Environmental Activism at the 15-year anniversary conference of the Glen Canyon Institute. GCI is a nonprofit organization with the mission of restoring a healthy Colorado River through Glen Canyon. Glen Canyon Institute, WWW.GLENCANYON.ORG/15TH/MAIN. PHP

Snail not endangered after all The Utah (desert) valvata snail (Valvata utahensis) has been removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The snail, which was thought to exist only in cold water springs, has been found living happily in other aquatic habitats. Utah valvata snail Species Profile: ECOS.FWS.GOV/SPECIESPROFILE/PROFILE/SPECIESPROFILE.ACTION?SPCODE =G05R

Zion soundscape protected The song of a canyon wren is iconic to Utah’s canyon country, but if there is too much background noise you might not be able to hear it. Now that Zion National Park has largely gotten rid of car traffic with a shuttle bus system, they have adopted

ENVIRO-NEWS a soundscape management plan. The plan says, “Natural sounds are inherent components of the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life” protected by the NPS Organic Act. “They are vital to the visitor experience of many parks and provide valuable indicators of the health of various ecosystems.” So no idling or RV generators, and turn off your cell phone and MP3 player while you hike! Zion N.P. Soundscape Management Plan: PARKPLANNING.NPS.GOV/PROJECTHOME.CFM?PR OJECTID=30628

Tread Lightly! Pledge Travel responsibly. Respect the rights of others. Educate yourself. Avoid sensitive areas. Do your part Tread Lightly! is a nonprofit organization with corporate sponsorship that cooperates with federal land management agencies to reduce off-road vehicle damage to public lands through education rather than regulation. The organization promotes stewardship ethics to motorized recreationists, but opposes enforceable rules and regulations. Tread Lightly! WWW.TREADLIGHTLY.ORG

More energy development The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comments on a plan to expand oil and gas development into 206,826 acres of public lands on the West Tavaputs Plateau in Duchensne County. The development would create hundreds of miles of new roads into wildlife habitat that is currently unroaded. Comments accepted through November 14, 2010. Gasco Energy EIS: WWW.BLM.GOV/UT/ST/EN/FO/VERNAL/PLANNING/NEPA_/GASCO_ENERGY_EIS.HTML

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The Dwight stuff Michael Moore tells us to listen to a Republican BY STEVE BHAERMAN Many Americans are concerned about mercenaries working for our government. Personally, I’m more concerned about our government working for mercenaries. — Swami Beyondananda hile many of us have known for a long time that the American President takes orders from the military (actually the military industrial complex) and not the other way around, filmmaker provocateur Michael Moore had that profound realization while reading Bob Woodward’s book, Obama’s War. Writes Moore: For everyone who supported Obama in 2008, it’s reassuring to find out he understands we have to get out of Afghanistan. But for every-

one who’s worried about Obama in 2010, it’s scary to find out that what he thinks should be done may not actually matter. And that’s because he’s not willing to stand up to the people who actually run this country. Here’s the part I don’t even want to write—and none of you really want to read:

“Employee of the Month” at your local Burger King. Moore then sends us to perhaps the most prophetic Presidential message of the past half-century, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farewell address when he left office in 1961. (WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KCRDP4OF5IG).

It matters not whom we elect. The Pentagon and the military contractors call the shots. The title “Commander in Chief” is ceremonial, like “Employee of the Month” at your local Burger King. It matters not whom we elect. The Pentagon and the military contractors call the shots. The title “Commander in Chief” is ceremonial, like

Eisenhower, a military general himself, warned Americans to beware of the “unwarranted influence” of what he called “the military U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter in Ramadi, Iraq.

industrial complex.” To quote Ike: In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the militaryindustrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together. According to University of Oregon researcher Brian Bogart (whom Bruce Lipton and I cite in Spontaneous Evolution), America stood at a significant choice point when the Soviet Union tested its first atomic bomb in 1947. While CIA reports from that time concluded that the Soviet Union was so devastated by World War II that it was not a threat—with this viewpoint echoed by noted Soviet expert George Kennan—another of President Truman’s advisers, Paul Nitze, had the leading defense industrialists of that era write a letter to Truman, predicting a severe economic depression if the country didn’t stay on a wartime economy. Truman, fearing a return of the Great Depression, followed the advice of Nitze and his cronies. The rest is history, and a very tragic history at that. While Michael Moore is disheartened by the conclusion he comes to—that at this time in history, the power to wage war is essentially out of the hands of the President—I am heartened by his disheartenment. As the old saying doesn’t quite go, “The truth shall upset you free.” Only the collective awakened moral authority of “we the people,” an authority that transcends the boundaries of left and right and encompasses the virtues and values that the vast majority of humans hold dear—only the “transpartisan” voice of we the people will be able to stand up to the unchecked power a Republican President and former military general spoke of nearly 50 years ago. Viva la evolutionary upwising! u Steve Bhaerman is a writer and uncommontator who has written and performed comedy as Swami Beyondananda. He is also the co-author with Bruce Lipton of Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here (Hay House: 2009). WWW.WAKEUPLAUGHING.COM.

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We (should) give up Surrender the gay debate and get on with life BY DENNIS HINKAMP e as a nation, world and species need to give up on at least one thing: We have no idea what marriage really is. Various politicians, churches and transcribed deities have tried to define it, but they do more to separate us than bring us together. What an unlikely alliance—the Mormon Church, the military and a New York politician all sticking their feet in their mouths the same week. Marriage is always good for ideological blow-hards. Why waste time debating a comatose economy and two interminable wars when you can dissect the laughable sanctity of marriage? If marriage were sacred, you wouldn’t be able to go online and get a certificate for $20 that allows you to perform legal marriages between two humans of the opposite sex. At the highest levels of this nation, we are actually debating a policy called “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” It just shows that when it comes to maturity, the United States is still in kindergarten while the rest of the world is working on their master’s degrees. My generation ran away to Canada to get out of fighting an unjust war, and now all you have to do is say you are gay. You mean we could leave Afghanistan tomorrow if everyone in the armed forces joined hands and sang a rousing chorus of “YMCA”? Still, even if nobody asks and nobody tells, when gay soldiers get back from serving their country they can’t get married. At least those who went to Canada eventually received amnesty. What is marriage? The definition of marriage has been pretty fluid

throughout history with polygamy being allowed at various times and in various cultures. We sort of know it is two people sort of living together and sort of sharing stuff. Sex may or may not be part of it. Children and happiness ever after are optional. Having children invariably comes up in the gay marriage debate. Why? If gay couples shouldn’t be allowed to marry because marriage should be reserved for procreation, then should childless heterosexual couples also be denied marriage? Maybe childless heterosexual couples are actually gay! What about once the kids move away? Are you still married? I know, that comment is silly because we all know kids never move away now. Should gays be able to marry? Yes. In fact they should have to get married. Nothing will destroy the perception of that threatening “gay lifestyle” so thoroughly as cementing gay couples to mortgages, dogs, ugly divorces and alimony. And regarding the alleged gay lifestyle: Are gay pride parades sometimes weird, lewd and over the top? Of course; but if you are going to use that as the yardstick of homosexuality you have to include strip clubs and clogging in the template to judge the straight lifestyle. Bottom line, gay marriage is good for the economy. I guarantee that equal numbers of wedding planners and divorce lawyers will be jumping with joy at the prospect of a few million more people getting legally married. u Dennis Hinkamp doesn’t ask, doesn’t tell and doesn’t really know why we are even debating this.

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ast year a large red leather book was pulled from a Zurich bank vault, meticulously reproduced, and tentatively unleashed into the world after being hidden for nearly 50 years. The book—called simply The Red Book—is the highly personal work of visionary Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. It was a work of key importance to Jung, in which he went from maverick scientist to fullblown mystic. Its publication grants us access to the imaginative realm of Jung’s spirituality, his artwork and his psychological process. The Red Book also offers an alluring possibility: that getting a glimpse at Jung’s inner workings might offer the chance to follow him on his extraordinary path. Since its publication, the book, written nearly 100 years ago, has become something of a cultural phenomenon, attracting media attention and selling in a way that

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Were you to come across The Red Book with no context for what you were looking at, you might think at first that you’d discovered the lost life work of a medieval German monk. no one anticipated. The original leather-bound tome has drawn large crowds to museums in New York, Los Angeles and Paris. Were you to come across The Red Book with no context for what you were looking at, you might think at first that you’d discovered the lost life work of a medieval German monk. Jung illuminated his text in the style or hand-scribed Bibles— he used two forms of calligraphy and included intricate illustrations. Looking at the highly patterned and

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symbol-filled paintings in the book, you might feel you’d entered a culture that is somewhat familiar and yet frustratingly opaque. The paintings seem to speak a language—in the same way that medieval European paintings, sculptures, town fountains, and frescoes created a visual text for an illiterate public, telling them Biblical stories and lessons. Many of the paintings do feel archaic and dominantly steeped in European Christian tradition, but others seem as if the same medieval monk spent time in China, Africa and aboriginal Australia. It’s interesting to think that at the time Jung began work on The Red Book, 1913, Picasso had moved through his blue period and was well into cubism, and van Gogh was 23 years dead and his work was showing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Darwin’s Origin of the Species had been in print for more than 50 years, and the world was becoming increasingly secular and scientific. To support the publication of The Red Book, a group of Jungian scholars and psychologists came together and organized as the Philemon Foundation, named after one of the main figures of Jung’s imagination (and pictured on CATALYST’s cover this month). Nancy Furlotti, copresident of the Philemon Foundation, has said, “It’s a book that has found its time. It’s like a good wine that is ready to be drunk.”

In large part, The Red Book was Jung’s attempt to find his personal mythology. Furlotti will be in Salt Lake City next month to speak on this very subject for the Jung Society of Utah. Last month CATALYST spoke at length by phone with Furlotti, who lives in Los Angeles. The Red Book is something of a freak in the publishing world. After much searching for a publisher willing to reproduce the book without major alteration, Furlotti and the Philemon Foundation came to an agreement with W. W. Norton & Co. The final product costs nearly $200, and is as hefty as Jung’s original torso-sized Red Book—18 x 12.3 x 2.4 inches, weighing in at nearly 10 pounds. The first half of the book is a full-sized, full-color glossy reproduction of Jung’s meticulous calligraphy and surprisingly deft paintings. The second half of the book contains an introduction by Jungian scholar Sonu Shamdasani, and a translation from the original German letterpressed onto thick, creamy paper. The whole lovely object is printed and bound in Italy. W.W. Norton decided to publish just 5,000 copies for a first run, because they were concerned that the book wouldn’t sell. It is expensive, huge and odd. At the time of this writing, a year later, the book is in its seventh printing and has sold more than 50,000 copies. Perhaps the beauty, the craftsmanship and the hefty physical gravity of the book have something to do with its desirability. The Red Book is a refreshing contrast in a literary world becoming increasingly electronic and intangible. As an object, the book feels both pleasurable and important. But the popularity surely stems from something deeper the book represents to people and a certain hope it offers. Interestingly, its creation stemmed from a year of inner crisis.

Gazing out over insanity During a train trip to Schaffhausen, Switzerland in October 1913, Carl Jung was visited with a vision of Europe destroyed by a great flood.

The clarity and intensity of the hallucination deeply disturbed and startled him. Two weeks later the same hallucination recurred. Jung— who lived from 1875-1961—was 38, an influential psychiatrist and one of the key players in the new field of psychoanalysis. He had a family, a lovely home, a thriving practice, and international professional respect. Much of his therapeutic practice was conducted with mentally ill patients, so Jung was well acquainted with the themes and nature of psychosis. The visions made him fear he might be experiencing the onset of schizophrenia. From 1913 to 1914 Jung was to have nearly a dozen vivid and awful hallucinations: glowing rivers of blood, a sea of ice, throngs of marching dead. The visions plunged him into an investigation of his psyche. He kept faithful accounts of his hallucinations and began intentionally inducing waking visions between sessions with patients and after din-

ners with his family. From the time he was very small, Jung had had a talent for creative visualization, and during this time he relaxed his customary scientific mental discipline and let his creative mind run freely. He invited visions, a process he referred to as “active imagination.” He was trying to quell his consciousness in order to access the “background activity” that was the unconscious realm of dreams. Jung had always been drawn to medieval history and iconography. Growing up he had a sense of having two different selves (an idea that was groundwork for later theories about introverted and extroverted personality types). One self was intuitive, contemplative, and “connected to history, particularly the Middle Ages” as Shamdasani writes in the introduction to The Red Book; the other was “the Basel schoolboy, who read novels.” Jung had been a deeply spiritual child from a long

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achiel Klerk, Salt Lake City Jungian-based therapist and founder of the Jung Society of Utah (and CATALYST columnist), mentions that he had talked with many people who own The Red Book but haven’t read it yet. It is intimidating. The art is wonderful, but opaque. Clearly the images tell stories, but like pictographs, you can only guess at their actual meaning. The writing is dreamlike and strange. But it’s worth it. Klerk muses that to read The Red Book, you almost have to be a monk. He put me in touch with the Philemon Foundation’s Nancy Furlotti, in anticipation of her December 2nd Jung Society talk. “Maybe you can ask her what she can teach us to help us read The Red Book,” he says, “how she can teach us to be monks.” “Don’t start with the pictures,” Furlotti advises. “Start with the text itself, the Liber Primus, and read through the experiential sections, the active imaginations that Jung does.” “You’ll be able to tell the difference between when Jung is describing his experience, or he’s talking to his soul, as opposed to the commentary. There are actually about four different layers in The Red Book, and one is the actual active imaginations, which is the dialog between Jung and his inner characters, and then there’s a layer of commentary, and then you have the paintings, which came later.” Now, if you have encountered the book, you have already violated her first advice. If you find it impossible not to dwell on the pictures, she offers this alternative beginning: to sit with one image at a time, and at some length—to access the unconscious through the visual. “The last layer,” Furlotti continues, “is in the collected works he writes for the scientific community. That’s the furthest away from the actual experience.” “If you start by reading through just the primary experience, then you feel yourself dropping down there with him, and you have a better thread to follow, throughout the book. And then you can come back and read the second layer of commentary, and then the third layer of commentary. Jung worked on this book for 30 years. He had the original visions within a very short period of time, and then what he did for the rest of the time was to think about it, to talk about it with his colleagues, to continue processing the original experiences, and out of that you get these layers of commentary that are more and more imbued with a kind of rationality.” If we were to look at it in a kind of Jungian sense, I think Furlotti is suggesting that we begin with Jung’s intuitive/mystical experience, and then move to his emotional response, his actional paintings, and finally to his rational, scientific papers exploring the original experiences. Furlotti confirms this: “It is very helpful to move through all four of the functions,” she says, “because that way you’re experiencing the wholeness of the material through your wholeness.” This is how you become a monk in the Jungian order. No head-shaving required. u To read the entire interview with Nancy Furlotti, visit WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.COM/FURLOTTI.HTM. And be sure to join her for her talk: “The Red Book as Medicine for Our Times,” Thursday, December 2 from 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at the U of U Union Building in the SaltAir Room (2nd floor). The event is free and open to the public. Visit WWW.JUNGUTAH.COM for more information.

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spiritual lineage. His father was a pastor, as were many of his relatives, and it was expected that he would follow them into the clergy. But from age 12, when he had a waking vision of God sitting upon the Basel cathedral and (brace yourself) defecating upon it— he felt liberated from the church. As he writes in Memories, Lies and Dreams (1956), he began to seek contact with the “direct living God, who stands omnipotent and free above the Bible and the Church.” Despite his inner crisis, Jung kept his professional and family life strongly intact, but privately he couldn’t ignore the similarities between his personal fantasies and his clients’ psychoses. He was so troubled by the horror his subconscious mind was spewing forth that he quit his job as lecturer at the University of Zurich, and left his post as president of the International Psychoanalytical Association. There has been much speculation about what happened to Jung during that period— many assumed that his depression was the result of parting ways with his close colleague Sigmund Freud after acknowledging irreconcilable personality and theoretical differences. Some argued that Jung actually had gone mad. The active imaginations documented in The Red Book do look a lot like madness, partially because, according to Jung, that’s the nature of the unconscious. Furlotti says Jung became very interested in his patients’ fantasies, noticing that a lot of the material was mythological, coming from a variety of cultures. “The themes were pretty incredible. He started thinking about that, and wondering.” She says Jung had a strong ego and a substantial life, so he was able to hold the tension between being ripped apart in the unconscious and living his life with his family. He was afraid, though, that allowing himself to delve into his unconscious would bring

on madness. Nevertheless, he continued. Then war broke out and changed the entire context of Jung’s experiment. That day, Jung presented a lecture on schizophrenia. In a conversation years later, he recalled that in the morning before the lecture, “I kept saying to myself: ‘I’ll be speaking of myself! Very likely I’ll go mad after reading out this paper.’” He made it through with sanity intact, though, and as he recalled, “…immediately after my lecture, I learned from the newspapers that war had broken out. Finally I understood. And when I disembarked in Holland on the next day, nobody was happier than I. Now I was sure that no schizophrenia was threatening me. I understood that my dreams and my visions came to me from the subsoil of the collective unconscious. What remained for me to do, now, was to deepen and validate this discovery.” He realized that what he’d thought were warnings from his personal unconscious about his sliding sanity were actually premonitions and confirmations of a theory he’d been working with. As Furlotti explains it, “Jung was really a visionary [who] tapped into and recognized the existence of… the collective unconscious, which is that layer within all human psyches which transcends the personal realm and connects us to historical past all the way back to very ancient times and archaic cultures, and it also takes us forward in time, in dreamtime.” Once Jung realized he had actually been intuiting coming events, he began to take his visions seriously. With the realization that it was possible to dip into the “subsoil of the collective unconscious,” it became important to him to understand the process. The year of existential crisis and depression had also set in motion a process of selfexamination that resulted in a creative plunge, the purpose of which was to create his own myths and reclaim his soul. The result and record of the

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A church for one: the mystic’s guide to creative navigation of the soul Long before beginning his work on Liber Novus, Jung had been a passionate student of mythology. In the introduction to The Red Book, Shamdasani writes that based on some of his early work with myth and symbols, Jung realized what it meant to live without a myth. A mythless person, Jung wrote, “is like one uprooted, having no true link either with the past, or with the ancestral life which continues within him, or yet with contemporary human society.” Jung also wrote that, “I was driven to ask myself in all seriousness: ‘what is the myth you are living?’ I found no answer to

this question, and had to admit that I was not living with a myth, or even in a myth, but rather in an uncertain cloud of theoretical possibilities which I was beginning to regard with increasing distrust.” In large part, The Red Book was Jung’s attempt to find his personal mythology. In the introduction, Shamdasani writes that at its most basic level The Red Book also “presents a series of active imaginations together with Jung’s attempts to understand their significance.” Beyond that, Shamdasani writes that “the overall theme of the book is how Jung regains his soul and overcomes the contemporary malaise of spiritual alienation. This is ultimately achieved through enabling the rebirth of a new image of God in his soul and developing a new worldview in the form of a psychological and theological cosmology.”

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and curiosity are really all we’ve got, and the best tools should we hope to follow him. Jung’s vulnerability and openness in his Liber Novus are accounts and examples of the process of individuation. It seems that his writings of his visions are a gift. They also expose him in a way that maybe he was too nervous to release while he was alive— though he does address parts of his manuscript to future readers. It is exhilarating to be allowed access into Carl Jung’s imagination. The content is so rich a blend of his study of art and myth, mixed with his immense creativity. In an interview for Harper’s, Shamdasani writes that Jung was trying to use his psychology to find a bridge between natural sciences and religion. Jung was concerned with the schism he saw there. Though he was not comfortable with the religion of his childhood, he also saw spirituality as a necessary component of wholeness. Furlotti says that Jung identified “a

would later call individuation, but was still working out in Liber Novus. The symbolic world he created is highly subjective and not meant to be imitated. His book is a mystical text, in the sense that Jung encounters his own soul as well as the divine in a very personal, spiritual way. In the text of Liber Primus—the first section of The Red Book—Jung writes, “The way is within us, but not in Gods, nor in teachings, nor in laws.” And then (in one of his addresses to his future readers): “There is only one way and that is your way. You seek the path? I warn you away from my own. It can also be the wrong way for you. May each go his own way.” Shamdasani writes in the introduction to The Red Book that Jung shared his artwork and accounts of imaginings with his patients, and advised them to engage in their own active imaginations and create their own records of these accounts. In regard to one of his patient’s active imaginations, Jung said:

Imagine instead a circle with four quadrants representing the four modes of human personality: action, intuition, emotion, and rationality— Jung’s spiritual cosmology is the whole cookie. Let’s back up for a moment. What is the best perspective from which to evaluate this work? From what branch of knowledge do we judge? Art criticism? Literary criticism? Religious studies? Cognitive science? Yes, all of these apply, but it’s easy to reach for what’s familiar, especially in today’s environment Jung is one of the great founders of an entire discipline, but even psychology is insufficient to provide the critical framework necessary to read The Red Book. (Certainly reading it from a Freudian standpoint would be a slap in Jung’s face.) The Red Book often feels almost naive, but it’s good to keep in mind that the work was done by a scientist, medical doctor, and formidable scholar trained in languages, myth and art. “Jung, being a psychiatrist and a scientist, was very much involved in that world of experiment and factual reality,” says Furlotti. Something beckoned him from the spirit of the depths, which called him back down to find his soul, because that was what he’d sacrificed in the service of his

rational, scientific mind.” It is easy to imagine why Jung’s heirs were reluctant to allow the book to be published. The scientist in Jung didn’t go without a bit of a fight, either. He wrote in the text of The Red Book, “Many will laugh at my foolishness. But no one will laugh more than I laughed at myself… I overcame scorn. But when I had overcome it, I was near to my soul.” While he may have helped to shape psychology as it is today, in his own life Jung went further out— or deeper, Jungians might say— than the field he created has been generally willing to go. While he may have ventured out through a discipline, what he was seeking was something inclusive, something Shamdasani used the words “worldview,” and “cosmology” to describe. It sounds a bit Taoist to say so, but the method that Jung created in The Red Book is really the best method to approach The Red Book. We don’t really get a ground in The Red Book; lot of it feels like a freefall, like searching. In the place of any kind of certainty, empathy

real longing in human nature to connect with a higher power,” a longing he referred to as the “religious function of the psyche,” or “the god image.” If you were to draw an arc, and put impassioned religious fundamentalism on one end, and cool, rational atheism on the other, Jung’s spiritual cosmology would fall on a different graph altogether. Imagine instead a circle with four quadrants representing the four modes of human personality: action, intuition, emotion, and rationality—Jung’s spiritual cosmology is the whole cookie. So often our perceived options for spirituality are spun in that overly simplified either/or, right/wrong, polarized way that include a kind of dogmatism at either end. In his active imaginations and subsequent work in The Red Book, Jung sought a new model. This balancing of rational and spiritual, emotional and physical, introverted and extroverted tendencies—this is the process that Jung

“I should advise you to put it all down as beautifully as you can—in some beautifully bound book.” He continues, regarding one of the patient’s visions, “Think of it in your imagination and try to paint it. Then when these things are in some precious book you can go to the book and turn over the pages and for you it will be your church—your cathedral—the silent places of your spirit where you will find renewal.” With the publication of Jung’s personal cathedral, it seems as if we have been handed a very weighty, exciting invitation. Individuation as Jung experienced it included mysticism. He prescribes spirituality as a necessary part of a complete human—as part of a system that embraces science, emotions, and the physical body as well. And maybe this is why there’s so great a hunger for The Red Book—we’re ready to take our spirituality out of the locked vault and make it part of our unique, intelligent wholeness. u Amy Tullius is CATALYST's arts writer.

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Believing that we already know what the dream means or thinking it is not important certainly does not contribute to remembering. These attitudes come from resistance to looking at deeper problems and issues that accompany dreamwork. Dreams that at first seem obvious often prove very fruitful after a little bit of mining. tion misses the significance and uncommonness of the dream adventure. Also, during sleep brain chemistry changes radically. Short-term memory goes offline, coming back only when we wake up. Because dream experiences are not reaching short-term memory, we will just not be able to remember them. This is why we remember so little of several hours of dreams we have each night. Believing that we already know what the dream means or thinking it is not important certainly does not contribute to remembering. These attitudes come from resistance to looking at deeper problems and issues that accompany dreamwork. Dreams that at first seem obvious often prove very fruitful after a little bit of mining. Research has reported several traits of people who remember more dreams than the average of one or two a week. People with higher-than-average ability to remember childhood memories also recall more dreams. Another group of heavy rememberers are people interested in the creative arts, especially the visual arts. However, both personal experience and scientific studies show that by far the most dominant factor influencing dream recall ability is the dreamerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude and motivation to remember. Dreams like to be met in a caring, respectful relationship. Dream characters love to be engaged with, and dreams flourish and visit more frequent when written down and approached through some sort of ritual. Suggestions for remembering your dreams To start with, have a great attitudeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be curious and have an open mind. Read more about dreams, think about previous dreams youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had, and wonder what tonight will bring. The next thing to do is get yourself a dream journal. Perhaps adorn

it! Put it next to your bed within armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach and include a pen. Perhaps arrange a dim light for when you wake up and want to write down a dream. Develop rituals and ways to befriend your dreams. These can take many different forms. You might want to buy or even make a dream catcher. Or you could place amulets or special stones in a specific place to encourage and welcome your dreams. Then, before you go to bed, tell yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight I am going to dream, and I will write down the dream.â&#x20AC;? Repeat this three times. Talk to your dream. Treat your dream as an old friend that you might not have been so dedicated to in the recent past, yet now you are curious about it and want to reconnect with it. When you wake up in the morning, immediately jot down some keywords. Then write down the whole dream in the present tense. This is really the key to dream recall. If there are no images, then write down the feeling you had when waking up and where in your body you experienced that feeling. Engage with your received dream and work with it throughout the day. Write about a possible relationship between the dream theme and your waking life. For example, do you recognize the dream characters? The location? You might make a drawing of your dream. When your dreams feel met, you will have more and better dreams. Another tip to remembering dreams is to drink lots of water before going to bed. This is not so much for the magical effects of water, but because it will wake you up during the night. This is exactly what you need to bring your shortterm memory online so you can remember your dreams. May they be interesting ones! u Machiel Klerk, LMFT, is a Jungian-oriented therapist with a private practice in Salt Lake City and founding president of the Jung Society of Utah. WWW.MACHIELKLERK.COM, MACHIEL@MACHIELKLERK.COM.

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’m continuously asked, especially as flu season approaches, about the pros and cons of vaccinations. Since vaccines were first introduced, there has been ceaseless debate over both their necessity and their safety. Opinions on the ubiquitous use of inoculations span the gamut from those who think the practice is completely innocuous, to those who believe it is downright iniquitous. Good medicine, rather than good marketing, should influence your decisions. The benefits versus the risks should be evaluated for each individual, as well as for every vaccine. Because a vaccine exists is not reason enough to get it.

Good medicine, rather than good marketing, should influence your decisions. Because a vaccine exists is not reason enough to get it.

The amount of heavy metals in one single vaccine is probably safe. The problem with heavy metals, however, is that they accumulate in the body year after year—and vaccines are just one of the many sources. Is that amount considered safe, per vaccine, or for the potential number of vaccines one could acquire over a lifetime?

One’s present state of health is the first consideration: What is the actual risk of contracting the illness and how serious are its consequences? Is it necessary or wise to be immunized against a disease that would, at worst, be an inconvenience. There’s also the question of repeatedly fooling the immune system. With an ever-increasing arsenal of antigens given simultaneously, no one has any idea of the longterm effects. Have we replaced acute illnesses with chronic diseases? Numerous adverse reactions have certainly appeared. ADHD, autism, seizures, chronic fatigue and a host of other immune disorders have all been attributed to vaccinations. The linings of both the digestive tract and respiratory system have extensive lymphatic immune system networks. Most infections enter the body by passing through these mucous membranes—not by an injection into the muscles. Some Chinese medicine practitioners believe that bypassing these membranes, which equate with what they call the wei and the qi levels,

and entering the “blood“ level directly, provokes an inadequate immune response and could actually be quite detrimental. The medical community insists vaccines are harmless. Evidence of adverse reactions is largely ignored. In 2003, the journal Pediatrics published an article that concluded vaccines contain sufficient amounts of gelatin and egg protein to induce rare but severe allergic reactions, but the levels of mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde often used as preservatives were not found to be harmful to humans. The amount of heavy metals in one single vaccine is probably safe. The problem with heavy metals, however, is that they accumulate in the body year after year—and vaccines are just one of the many sources. Is that amount considered safe, per vaccine, or for the potential number of vaccines one could acquire over a lifetime? Just a few years ago, the Centers for Disease control recommended 25 vaccines for a child from birth to age 18. Now that base number has jumped to 50, due mainly to adding a flu vaccine every year. Past recommendations for the flu vaccine were for children from six to 23 months old, adults over 50 and the immunocompromised; the reason given is that for these populations the real flu could actually be fatal. Now it is recommended for everyone, every year. Add a vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years and a handful of others, and by the time you’re a senior citizen your total could easily reach 100. How can any level of these toxic elements be considered benign when at some point they all can reach detrimental levels? Moreover, what that exact level is varies enormously from one individual to another. Debating the pro and cons of each vaccine is beyond the scope of this article. Since it is flu season, however, here’s an important question to consider as well as some suggestions to help you stay well or recover more quickly.

What to do to avoid the flu For those who decide to get the flu vaccine, it is available as both a nose spray as well as an injection. Since the spray claims to be preservative free and it is given through the normal route influenza enters the body, this might prove to be a

more effective and potentially less harmful way to be immunized. It’s guaranteed to be less painful. Being vaccinated by either route, however, does not guarantee one has been immunized. Unfortunately, those at highest risk are the most likely to fail to produce an adequate immune response. One study in adults found supplementing with the adrenal hormone DHEA for several weeks prior to being vaccinated improved one’s chances of being successfully immunized. Fifty milligrams of DHEA should be effective and safe for two weeks. Longer use of DHEA is fine, but should be monitored to ensure that you’re taking an appropriate dose. Use of DHEA in children before puberty is not appropriate. Cortisol is another critical hormone made by the adrenals. If you’re frequently ill, or recover slowly from colds and flus, you should have your adrenal function checked because both high and low cortisol levels impair immune function. Salivary adrenal panels are an excellent way to check multiple cortisol levels throughout the course of one day, as well as your level of DHEA. Vitamin D has emerged as a key player in preventing the flu, or at least in minimizing its impact. Have your blood levels of vitamin D3 checked if you can. Current recommended levels are around 60 ng/ml. During the cold and flu season when sunlight is minimal, taking at least 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 is considered extremely safe. Many need 5,000 IU or more to achieve adequate blood levels. Western herbs like elderberry, echinacea, goldenseal and chaparral are used for both prevention and treatment of colds and flus. Additional zinc, selenium and vitamin C will help boost your defenses. Chinese patent formulas like yin qiao jin, gan mao ling and zhong gan ling have been used for centuries to treat the cold and flu symptoms they call “external wind heat” and “wind cold.” My recommendations are to take 1,000 mg Vitamin C, a zinc lozenge and a dose your favorite herb formula every two hours at the very first signs of a cold or the flu. And don’t forget the common-sense basics: frequent handwashing, adequate rest, pure water, clean food and some sunlight are essential for a quicker recovery. u Todd Mangum is awesome.

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Thumbs up from Dad Indochine pleases picky palates and phở-natics alike STORY AND PHOTOS BY EMILY MOROZ

Tamarind broth with shrimp

ohn Moroz is a self-proclaimed picky eater, but he’s always willing to try something new, so I brought him along on my recent visit to Vietnamese eatery Indochine. Fortunately, he was a happy, grateful diner and spared owner and chef Tuan Vu, with whom I was meeting, any obligatory Parent Questions such as, “What are your intentions with my daughter’s dinner?” Originally from Vietnam with experience in the food biz under their belts from restaurant-owning parents, Vu and his wife Diem Nguyen considered a move to Seattle for their newest pursuit, but saw the charming building open up on 1300 East and couldn’t resist. Self-taught Chef Tuan has been cooking for over 20 years; his father and two uncles began a famous noodle house called Ph Thình in Vietnam in the 1940s. Diem’s uncles were separated by the war that split North and South Vietnam, but were reunited when the border was eliminated in 1970 and the restaurant still exists. In 2008, her father visited Utah and taught her his famous pho recipe, used at the restaurant today. At about the same time I landed in Utah, in late summer of 2007, Indochine moved into the popular University block (shared by iconic B&D Burgers, Graywhale Music, a fish market and a bike shop). Indochine has since become quite popular

The writer and the chef Tuan Vu raise a toast to great food!

with its affordable “power lunches” (generous lunch bowls with rice, noodles or broth plus varying extras, starting at $6 each) and an eclectic dinner menu with almost too many items to choose from. Over 10 centuries of Chinese rule, with additional Mongolian and Indian influences, have shaped Vietnamese culture and cooking today. The goal here is to offer something for everyone, and Tuan accepts that many American diners will want a “classic” menu; this explains the “Gastronomy” section, which has many Vietnamese staples (ph , noodle salads and broken rice plates), and the “Chinoise” section with popular Chinese dishes like honey walnut shrimp and beef with broccoli. But Indochine veers from the standard menu

with its “Vietnamese home-cooked” section, which features dishes more likely to be enjoyed in a typical family kitchen: savory hot broths, sautéed flank steak with fresh vegetables, ginger and garlic, and curries. We begin our meal with Saigon crispy spring rolls; Tuan serves his with a heaping plate of fresh lettuce meant to wrap each piece, along with cinnamon mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, carrots and daikon radish, with obligatory dipping sauce. This is a celebrated addition to a generally pedestrian starter. Admittedly when I arrived, I was eager to try the pho , a flavorful broth (traditionally beef) served with noodles or rice, as I’m a new pho fan and I’d heard a lot about Indochine’s variety. But when I ask, the chef steers us toward a home-cooked tamarind broth instead, which is complex and delicious: hot, sweet and tangy, perfect for the chilly evening, and full of fresh celery, cilantro, basil, pineapple and shrimp. (I’ll just have to go back for the ph !) Our entrée, simply called “The Grill,” is from the menu’s “Festive foods” section, consisting of participatory dishes involving different meats on sticks and rice paper rolls. Tuan sets up a mini gas grill right in front of us, melting butter on a cast iron skillet that looks like an upside-down bowl. Out comes a platter of more fresh vegetables, similar to what was paired with our spring rolls (I’m eyeing the giant sprigs of cilantro and mint hungrily). We watch patiently as tender, marinated strips of Black Angus beef are grilled, butter spraying into the air, its hypnotic aroma surrounding us. We’re instructed to wet each piece of rice paper in a bowl of water, layer the beef with the lettuce and herbs on top and helps us wrap the ingredients into a stylish pillow on our plates. Then, finally, we eat; sensory overload indeed. Dad and I both really enjoyed the DIY element of the meal. Both Chef Tuan and Diem, along with Indochine’s knowledgeable servers, enjoy taking each guest through their menu. “We’re not trying to be French or extra fancy,” explains Diem of the common misconception from their name. “Our dishes offer a unique Vietnamese ‘take’ on some French dishes, and vice-versa.” After an interesting and satisfying meal consisted mainly of just two dishes, Dad and I were sated. Returning to Indochine is top on my priorities list; what of the bouillabaisse, or the intriguing “sizzling crêpe” made from rice flour and coconut milk? New at Indochine is brunch on the weekends; try a wide variety of French-Vietnamese omelets, eggs and noodle dishes or pho with an egg (a common breakfast in Vietnam). Tuan says they might also venture into the world of espresso and—oh, goodie!—waffles in the near future. u Indochine Vietnamese Bistro, 230 S 1300 E, M-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 12p9p, 801-582-0896, indochineutah.com

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Dance through winter Dancing on snow with Telemark skis BY AMY BRUNVAND

s I write this, there’s a fall chill in the air and I am wearing boiled wool clogs in honor of my Northern European heritage. I’m waiting for snow. As cultural heritage goes, mine is associated mainly with sturdy shoes, boiled root vegetables, pasty skin, complicated knitting patterns, Prairie Home Companion, and Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream.” But it’s not all gloom—I’m also a pretty good Telemark skier. As the grandchild of immigrants, I’m not especially grounded in my roots, but I have seen a black-and-white photograph of my grandfather on skis as a young man, grinning as he does a Telemark turn, and I’m fairly susceptible to idealized visions of the old country. One vision that sticks in my mind was a ceremony at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics that I saw on television. Here is how I prefer to remember it: A large number of hardy-looking men and women in elaborately knitted Norwegian sweaters came whooshing down the mountain on Telemark skis making big, looping synchronized turns. At the bottom of the hill one man whipped a Hardanger fiddle out of his rucksack and began to play a tune, while the rest threw aside their skis and danced together, men and women spinning around each

other in tight little pivots, as if the big, carved ski turns were tightening and spiraling into the center of a whirlpool. Telemark skiing is sometimes described as “like dancing with the mountain.” In fact, skiers aren’t

asymmetrical footwork. Only people with a lot of time to work through the logistics could have invented those turns. I don’t think it’s any accident that both the ski turn and the ballroom dance step came from the same county in Norway. According to the biography of the polar explorer Fridtjöf Nansen, back in the old days skiing and dancing were inseparable in Telemark County: “It was a terrible disgrace to take a tumble...anyone who had too many falls couldn’t dance with the girls on Sunday evening, and if he asked them, they just laughed.” It’s not hard to imagine that the people who danced those tightly spiraling waltzlike steps might have also figured out how to design skis that could waltz down a mountain. Their bodies must have already had the muscle memory of rhythm and balance so that they knew what the ski turn would feel like if they got it right. In the 1970s, there was a brief fad for “ski ballet” on alpine skis, but it didn’t last long. Unlike silvery ice skates, skis didn’t readily adapt to an airy, weightless dance style. The ski equipment seemed like more of an impediment to work around than an integral part of the movement. By contrast, Telemark ski turns are deeply grounded by a series of deep knee bends that create the arc of the turn. It’s like the earthy, grounded feeling of West African dance, only Nordic and therefore grounded in snow. Telemark skiers tend to rhapsodize about the graceful feel of turning. They talk about rhythm, balance, shifting weight and striving for elusive perfection in a turn that is perhaps more beautiful than utilitarian. If they weren’t so busy being ski bums, they could probably connect with the artistic vision of modern dance pioneer Doris Humphrey whose technique centered on the principles of fall and recovery, breath rhythm and natural movement—the conquest of and surrender to gravity. We Telemark skiers are sometimes accused of snobbery, the way we go on and on about the spiritual experience of the sport, but it seems to me that the spiritual high of Telemark skiing is exactly the same kind of spiritual connection that people feel whenever they become deeply

It’s like the earthy, grounded feeling of West African dance, only Nordic and therefore grounded in snow. Telemark skiers tend to rhapsodize about the graceful feel of turning. They talk about rhythm, balance, shifting weight and striving for elusive perfection in a turn that is perhaps more beautiful than utilitarian. the only ones who do Telemark turns. Ballroom dancers do them, too. The International Ballroom Dance syllabus for waltz, quickstep and foxtrot includes open Telemark, closed Telemark, hover Telemark and natural Telemark turns. Like Telemark skiing, ballroom Telemarks have a reputation of being hard to learn but especially beautiful once you get the weight and balance right. The ballroom turns were inspired by Norwegian folk dances that have complicated, interlocking

immersed in any dance form. As Doris Humphrey said, “The dancer believes that his art has something to say which cannot be expressed in words or in any other way than by dancing.” So I think those gloomy Northern European ancestors of mine were on to something. As the Winter Solstice approaches, the best way to make it through the darkest days is to keep on dancing. u Amy Brunvand is a librarian at the University of Utah and a dance enthusiast.

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Holiday Cornucopia Faith(less) Dan Barker, a former Christian preacher turned atheist, will speak at the University of Utah’s Orson Spencer Hall Auditorium on November 6 as a guest of the university’s Secular Humanism, Inquiry and Free Thought (SHIFT) group. Barker spent 20 years as an evangelist preacher before he had a crisis of faith. In 1984, he publicly announced his atheism. Since then, he has published five books about free thought and his path to atheism.

Cooperative games Edgard Gouveia of Elos Institute in Brazil, and a friend to The Berkana Institute, will offer a workshop “Playing to Change the World” through the Salt Lake Center for Engaging Community on November 13. The workshop will focus on the pedagogy of cooperation to promote an understanding of different types of cooperative games and how they can be applied in many contexts. Gouveia has more than 15 years of experience working with cooperative games, circular dances and group dynamics, leading change in several organizations in Brazil and abroad.

SHIFT presents Dan Barker; Nov. 6, 7:30-9p; Orson Spencer Hall Auditorium, 260 Central Campus Dr.; free; 801-205-3796

Goddess Circle honors Saga The Order of Our Lady of Salt (OOLS) holds Goddess Worship Service, 7:309:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Each month the Order brings another Goddess to light in its worship service. On November 8, OOLS will be spinning tales of Saga, the Norse goddess of history and storytelling who teaches the skills necessary to capture, write, preserve and re-tell history. Goddess Worship Service; second Monday of each month, 7:30-9:30p; South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 South Highland Drive; free; DOMINA@OOLS.ORG, WWW.OOLS.ORG.

Learning the language of liquids The world’s drink Fragrant, healthy, uplifting and refreshing, tea is enjoyed by more people around the world than any other beverage besides water. Lifelong Learning’s class “The Tantalizing World of Tea” is a chance to expose yourself to the tastes of some of the world’s finest teas. The class will complement tea tastings with brewing secrets, a look at how tea is processed, a description of its many health benefits, and resources to help you find the elusive, palate-pleasing teas aficionados crave. The Tantalizing World of Tea; Dec. 5, 10a-12p; Tea Grotto, 2030 S 9th East; $37, registration required; 801-587-LIFE, WWW.LIFELONG.UTAH.EDU

Cocktails for the holidays Ready to move beyond beer and wine for personal pleasure and entertaining? Then maybe you should learn some sweet mixology techniques for making favorite holiday libations such as Pumpkin Martini and a variety of Cosmos. Of course, you have to be at least 21 years old to register. Holiday Cocktails Class; Nov. 5, 6-7:30p; Donovan’s Steakhouse, 134 Pierpont; $54, registration required. 801-587-LIFE, www.lifelong.utah.edu

Cooperative Games Workshop; Nov. 13, 9a-1p; Wasatch Retreat Center, Episcopal Church, 75 S 2nd East; $35-$50; 801-376-2213, TENNESON@BERKANA.ORG.

Thanksgiving gratitude practice This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate all we have whole-heartedly and with a gracious attitude. Truly appreciating what we’ve got is a powerful way of attracting abundance. Giving thanks for what we have is the key to receiving new blessings from this great big wonderful universe of ours. Erin Menut of Avenues Yoga invites you to come by on Thanksgiving morning for a flowing Yoga practice filled with poetry, movement and joy. Thanksgiving Gratitude Yoga; Nov. 25, 9-10:30a; Avenues Yoga, 68 K Street; $15; 801-410-4639, WWW.AVENUESYOGA.COM

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Blues Christmas The Humanities Happy Hour is putting together a “Blues Christmas” celebration in early December. Meet your friends at Poundcake’s in Trolley Square for music by the Sister Wives and some profundity from the guy with the sharp-witted pencil, cartoonist Pat Bagley. Humanities Happy Hour Blues Christmas; Dec. 7, 5p; Poundcake’s, Trolley Square, 367 S 7th East. $25 ($20 members). 801-581-6214, TINYURL.COM/267AUHT

Jazz Vespers It’s time again for the First Unitarian Church’s inimitable Jazz Vespers series. Every Sunday night through December 19, the church hosts top-notch jazz performances and Tom Goldsmith’s holistic commentary. Clip out this lineup and don’t miss a week of great jazz music: Nov. 7, A Tribute to Ray Charles; Nov. 14, An Evening with Frederick James McCray; Nov. 21, A Tribute to Wayne Shorter featuring Chase Baird; Nov. 28, An Evening with Corey Christiansen; Dec. 5, An Evening of Classical Jazz; Dec. 12, Rhumba Libre; Dec. 19, Christmas Kool with the Joe Muscolino Band Jazz Vespers; Sundays through Dec. 19, 7:30p; First Unitarian Church, 569 S 1300 E; free; 801-582-8687, WWW.SLCUU.ORG

Contra dance Do a little do-si-do with Wasatch Contras, featuring lively traditional music by regional bands working with skilled local callers. No experience or partner needed; all dances taught and prompted. Dances held 3rd Saturday of each month. Contra Dance; Nov. 20, beginner’s workshop 7p, dancing from 7:30-10:30p; Ladies’ Literary Club, 850 East South Temple; $7, students $5, youth $3; 801-278-8765, LORIPIMENTEL@GMAIL.COM, WWW.WASATCHCONTRAS.ORG.

Get your gear, and swap on If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to gear up for the ski season, and Alta’s Community Enrichment Gear Swap is a great way to do it. Drop off your unwanted gear on December 3 and show up for the

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swap the following day. Fifteen percent of the sale price goes towards Alta Community Enrichment. Alta Community Enrichment Gear Swap; drop off, Dec. 3, 3-7p; swap, Dec. 4, 8a-6p; pick-up unsold gear and/or get money for gear sold from 4-7p; Our Lady of the Snows 10189 E Highway 210, Alta; $1 per item contributed to swap; 801-742-2889, TINYURL.COM/2C6QMNA

Ching Farm Rescue and Sanctuary will host a vegan holiday feast on November 13. The feast will be followed by silent auction, a talk by guest speaker Nick Cooney, the founder of the Philadelphia-based Humane League. All proceeds from this event go to pay for food and medical needs of the animals at the Ching Sanctuary. Ching Sanctuary’s Vegan Feast; Nov. 13, 4-9p; Columbus Community Center, 2531 S. 4th East; $20, kids 12 and under $15, $1 off with the donation of a blanket for the pigs; WWW.CHINGSANCTUARY.ORG

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The King’s English Bookshop will host Michele Norris, co-host of NPR’s flagship program All Things Considered, at the Main Library downtown on November 10. Norris will talk about her new memoir, The Grace of Silence, a profoundly personal and bracing journey into her family’s past. Norris traveled from her childhood home in Minneapolis to her ancestral roots in the Deep South to explore the reasons for the “things left unsaid” by her father and mother when she was growing up, the better to come to terms with her own identity. Along the way she discovered how her character was forged by both revelation and silence. NPR’s Michele Norris; Nov. 10, 7p; Main Library Auditorium, 210 E 4th South; free; 801-524-8200; SLCPL.ORG

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The King’s English bookshop will be hosting readings in November by Bruce Machart, author of Wake of Forgiveness (Nov. 11, 7p); E.E. King, author of Dirk Quigby’s Guide to the Afterlife (Nov. 13, 2p); and Sarahlee Lawrence, author of River House (Nov. 20, 2p). King’s English Author Readings; King’s English Bookstore, 1511 E 15th East; free; 801-484-9100, WWW.KINGSENGLISH.COM

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A sonic journey The Yard Dogs Road Show is a full spectrum entertainment experience that ignites the senses of sound and sight, and the soul. This world-traveling self-described “hobo

The latest production from Plan B Theatre Company, written by Julie Jensen, tells the tale of Lamana, a Zuni two-spirit, born male but identifying as a woman and accepted as such within the tribe. Lamana’s life becomes intertwined with two Victorian anthropologists conducting the first enthnographic study of the Zuni people. These three lives connect in unexpected ways in this exploration of love, gender identity and cultural assumption. She Was My Brother; Nov. 5, 8p; Nov. 6, 4p & 8p; Nov. 7, 2p; Pioneer Theatre Co., 300 S 14th East; $20, students $10; JERRY@PLANBTHEATRE.ORG

Learn to write radio essays Radio is one of the most democratic forms of media: It’s free to listen, and almost everyone has access to it. The Community Writing Center’s Radio Essays workshop will cover the basics of writing for radio, including tools for crafting a strong narrative and for engaging listeners. Radio Essays; Dec. 2, 6-8p; Community Writing Center, 210 E 4th South, Ste 8; $30; 801-957-4992, CWC@SLCC.EDU, WWW.SLCC.EDU/CWC

“Spitfire Grill” onstage A young woman just released from prison decides to start her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town, all the while moving the town itself toward its own tenuous reawakening. That’s the plot of The Spitfire Grill, a musical that serves up hope with a side of redemption.

cabaret” fuses the classical influences of vaudeville with the modern hard-driving pulse of rock and roll, and it’s coming to SLC on November 14. The show’s dynamic 13-member cast combines burlesque, sword swallowing, musical magic and more to create a fantasy-fulfilling performance. Yard Dogs Road Show; Nov. 14, 8p; The State Room, 638 South State; $17 advance, $20 day of; WWW.THESTATEROOMSLC.COM

Spitfire Grill; Nov. 11, 7:30p; Westminster College, Jay W. Lees Courage Theatre in the Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, 1840 S 13th East; students $5, GA $7; 801-832-2457, WWW.WESTMINSTERCOLLEGE.EDU/CAMPUSEVENTS

Who likes short shorts? Film festival For the first time ever, local filmmakers will be in a common network for the benefit of the Utah film scene. The Who Likes Short Shorts? Film Festival is a festival dedicated to the art of short films, as well as to creating an unrivaled distribution resource for local filmmakers. The inaugural event

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salt 2: Sophie Whettnall The work of Belgian artist Sophie Whettnall will be showcased as the second exhibition in the UMFA’s new series, “salt,” a survey of contemporary artists from around the world. Whettnall works mostly with photography, video, and multimedia installations. Her training as a painter lends much of her work a rich, painterly quality. She engages the temporal nature of video

as a medium, creating images that inhabit a space between stillness and activity as they develop over time. Frequently, she trains her camera on the landscape to explore the relationship between the self and its surroundings in a world of increasing transience and dislocation. salt 2: Sophie Whettnal; Nov. 18-Feb. 27; Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr.; 801581-7332; members free, adults $7, ages 6-18 $5; 801-581-7332, UMFA.UTAH.EDU/EXHIBITIONS_FUTURE

The Other Side of Human For three years, six graduate students in the Modern Dance Department at the University of Utah have been honing their choreographic skills. In a performance titled “The Other Side of Human,” they will present to the public their thesis dances. We’ve been going to these U of U dance performances for years and usually find them compelling, refreshing and often inspired. We hope to see you there. The Other Side of Human; Nov. 11, 7:30-9p; University of Utah Marriot Center for Dance Hayes Christensen Theatre, 330 S 15th East; $10, students $7; 801-581-7327, INFO@DANCE.UTAH.EDU

Montana. Increasing evidence shows that wolves are gaining a foothold in Utah. The Utah Environmental Congress’ 12th Annual Conference will feature a keynote speech on wolves by Kim Crumbo titled, “Wolves Returning to Utah: Lessons from the Arizona Experience.” Crumbo is a member of the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project steering committee. Enjoy scintillating conversation with fellow forest and wildlife lovers, indulge in tasty finger foods and libations, and pick up some great items at the silent auction.

The World Around Us Animal tracking Late fall, when the ground is lightly covered with snow, is a perfect time to see animal tracks. There’s a good chance of finding moose, elk, deer, rabbit, squirrel, and other small rodent tracks as we explore stream banks and meadows. In the Animal Tracking course offered by the U, you’ll learn how to track moose, elk, deer, rabbit, mountain lions, bobcats and other fauna of the Wastach. Animal Tracking; Nov. 20, 9a-1p; U of U Annex, 1901 E. South Campus Dr.; $54, registration required; 801-587-LIFE, WWW.LIFELONG.UTAH.EDU

Wolves in the Wasatch? Wolves are a virtual third rail electrifying casual conversation in Idaho, Wyoming and

UEC’s 12th Annual Conference; Nov. 12, 7-9p; Tracy Aviary, 589 E 13th South; $20 contribution requested; 801-596-8500, WWW.UEC.UTAH.ORG.

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News about what’s really screwed up and some ideas for a healthier, more sustainable future BY PAX RASMUSSEN

Not-so-sweet surprise

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Turns out high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is even worse for human consumption than previously thought. (Yes, this is now the third time here that I’m railing against the evil that is processed corn sugar.) Researchers at the University of Southern California looked into what’s going on with HFCS chemically, and found some surprises. Manufacturers have long claimed that HFCS is no more than 55% fructose—not much different from table sugar, which is typically 50%. Last year, I reported the results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that showed consuming fructose-sweetened products caused serious health effects (it goes through the liver and gets stored in our abdominal cavity, as well as sharply upping our blood sugar levels). So it’s not surprising that the HFCS people would like to minimize the fructose levels in their product. The folks at USC, however, found that the fructose levels in several name brand sodas is actually on the order of 65% fructose.

Here’s some good news: Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its new standards for heavy trucks, buses, vans and delivery vehicles— lowering emissions limits by 20% by 2018. According to the EPA, the new regulations will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 250 million metric tons and save 500 million barrels of oil in the first five years of the program. It’s not going to stop global warming, but it’s a step in the right direction.

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BP at the Tea Party While they’re not yet anything like a majority, Tea Party candidates are making bigger waves across the country with each election. So where are they getting the dough to cause so much trouble? One name: BP. Okay, not BP single-handedly, but according to an analysis of campaign finance by Climate Action Network Europe (CANE), nearly 80% of the campaign contributions from several big European companies (including BP) went to politicians who deny climate change or have blocked climate regulations—many of which were Tea Party candidates.

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Walk through the aisles of any grocery, hardware or department store, and you’re sure to find plenty of products touting their green, eco-friendly attributes. According to a study from TerraChoice, an environmental marketing company, you probably shouldn’t believe everything you read. They took a look at more than 5,000 products on the market in more than 34 stores—they found 12,061 “green” claims, ranging the gamut from “all natural” to “BPA free” to using outright fake labels implying certification backing their lies. TerraChoice analyzed these products and concluded only 4.5% of them were “sin free” (only 1% of baby products received that distinction). The main problem? Claims such as “environmentally friendly” or “ecofriendly” are just about impossible to quantify (say, friendlier than not using that product at all?), and therefore just about impossible to regulate.

Here’s more unsavory BP news: According to new data from the European Space Agency, 20% of juvenile bluefin tuna have been killed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This really sucks, because bluefin tuna populations have dropped more than 80% in the last 30 years, and are expected to go extinct in the next two years.

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Paint ’em purple Wind energy sure seems like a great alternative to coal, even when you factor in the truly huge number of insects, bats and birds they kill every year. Luckily, that number may drop soon—and the horizon will be a little more colorful. A new study from Loughborough University, UK, shows that purple might be a better color for turbines, which are traditionally painted white or grey. Nobody knows why, but white or grey turbines attract insects, which draw in birds and bats to their doom—for some

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Flush the fluoride When Salt Lake City residents voted a few years ago to add fluoride to the municipal water supply, there was surprisingly little resistance, given the small but vocal group of folks who have been decrying water fluoridation for decades. Typically they’ve been written off as a bunch of kooks (probably because of the one or two claiming fluoridation is a mind-control plot), but according to a recent study published in

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Time again for trolleys In 1914, the streets of Salt Lake clattered with the sounds of 144 working trolley cars. The tracks totaled nearly 150 miles—reaching as far as south as Holladay and north beyond Bountiful to Centerville. It was a transportation system considered to be one of the most successful in the country. But by 1920, trolley cars were already losing their place in American society and in Salt Lake as well, as personal vehicles and gas-powered transportation took frontand-center. The last trolley car in Salt Lake gave its final ride on August 19, 1945. Trolley cars (single-vehicle light rail, much lighter and slower than TRAX cars) have not yet returned to the streets of our fair city, but their reappearance is now guaranteed—thanks to none other than stimulus funding from the federal government. The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program, less confusingly known as the TIGER II grant program, is a highly competitive funding project, and the Sugar House trolley system, a pet project for Mayor Ralph Becker since early in his mayoral campaign, matched perfectly with the criteria established for the grant. The proposed trolley system will build on pre-existing infrastructure by using an abandoned train track linking Sugar House to TRAX along 2100 South. The project also demonstrates required commitment to “fostering livable communities, improving energy efficiency and job creation.” The implementation of the Sugar House trolley project was once thought to be 25 away. Today, with the help of $26 million from the TIGER II grant, the project could become a reality within the next few years. The hope for Salt Lake’s community is that this new public transportation artery will support a historic neighborhood that has been changing rapidly. In recent years a strip mall and chain stores moved in. A crumbling though historic 100year old building (now dubbed the “Sugar Hole”) was demolished, dislocating many locally owned shops (and resulting in others closing their doors for good). This project could change all that and be the final push necessary to fill in the hole that was left after demolition nearly three years ago. In the best of worlds, the happy clanging sounds of a trolley through Sugar House will once again draw families, couples and friends back to one of the most charming sections of the city. Not only will the local economy receive a boost through construction jobs created by the project, but, as the trolleys begin running, shoppers will have another incentive to visit a new row of locally owned businesses. This transportation line will further revitalize our community by encouraging riders, walkers and bikers to finally discover the beautiful and aptly named Hidden Hollow Park and the lower Sugar House section of Parleys Creek running above ground. By going back in time to the days of the trolley we are moving forward toward sustainable and environmentally friendly city planning. —Katherine Pioli

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Supta Baddha Konasana Rest and digest in November BY CHARLOTTE BELL n autumn, we hunker down, settle into our roots and let go of what is no longer needed. As trees release their leaves and plants turn brown and brittle, we also let go of the high-energy

that forms our digestive systems. Downward-moving energy defines its function. The large intestine absorbs water from indigestible food matter and prepares it for its final destination, outside the body.

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tice after eating. By expanding the abdomen, it facilitates the flow of energy and food matter into the lower quadrants of the abdomen, where the small and large intestines live. In my experience, the spaciousness this pose creates helps stimulate movement to assist the let-go process. Supta Baddha Konasana relieves the contracted or heavy sensation we often feel after overeating and can relieve menstrual cramps. Because this pose is very relaxing, it helps move us into the “rest and digest” (parasympathetic) side of our autonomic nervous system, which stimulates digestion and helps counter the sometimes stressful effects of the traditional holiday onslaught of busyness and relatives. Round up three firm blankets and a yoga mat. Quilt, wool, Mexican or cotton blankets are best. Fold into a bolster shape—long enough to sup-

your heels in until they are four to 10 inches away from your groin, and let your knees fall out to the sides. Place the center of your “snake” on top of your feet and tuck its ends under your ankles and thighs so that it lifts and supports your legs. If the bend is too much for your knees, scoot your heels out a few inches away from your groin. You can also try propping the knees a bit higher with more thinly folded blankets in addition to your snake. Now lie back on blanket #1 and adjust blanket #2 so that it is under your head and neck, with its front end touching the tops of your shoulders. Let your arms rest at about a 45-degree angle to your body with your palms turned upward. Let your body settle completely into your blankets. Now inhale deeply into your abdomen, allowing it to expand fully in all directions.

A wise friend of mine once told me that the old adage, “You are what you eat“ is not quite as accurate as a lesser-known one, “You are what you don’t poop.” Distasteful as it might seem to put it this way, it’s actually quite true—we are made up of those things we hold onto. vibrancy of the sun’s radiance, in favor of the muted light of its more oblique rays. Consciously or subconsciously, we often mourn the seeming loss of summer’s vitality. But it’s the time of letting go and drawing inward that restores our prana and allows us all to “spring” forth when the days begin to lengthen again. Chinese medicine associates autumn with the lungs and large intestine. Both organs are concerned with processing the nourishment we take in through air, water and food, and with letting go the components of what we consume that do not nourish us. Both organs are also associated with grief—the faculty that allows us to respond to loss in our emotional lives. Last month’s pose focused on supporting the function of the lungs. This month’s pose features the large intestine. (See October’s Pose of the Month column at www.catalystmagazine.net/archives.) The large intestine is the end of the line in terms of the long tube

The large intestine often gets a bit of a bad rap—if it is discussed at all in polite company. A wise friend of mine once told me that the old adage, “You are what you eat“ is not quite as accurate as a lesser-known one, “You are what you don’t poop.” Distasteful as it might seem to put it this way, it’s actually quite true—we are made up of those things we hold onto. So what we think of as a disgusting, unmentionable process defines us—and keeps us healthy and clear, physically and mentally. As Chogyam Rinpoche said when he visited Salt Lake many years ago, “Freedom does not come from acquisition, it comes from letting go.” This is true in all aspects of our lives, from the food we eat and expel to the limiting beliefs we acquire and later release. Because November begins the traditional season of over-consumption, I’ve chosen Supta Baddha Konasana as this month’s pose. Supta Baddha Konasana is one of only a small handful of yoga poses that are appropriate to prac-

port your back from the lumbar to the head and approximately eight to 10 inches wide. Set this blanket on your mat lengthwise. Fold your second blanket so that it is about two inches thick. Place it crosswise toward the end of your first blanket closest to the “head” of your mat. Start with your third blanket folded so that it is about 36 to 40 inches wide. If you are using standard wool or Mexican yoga blankets, your blanket will be folded in quarters. Set it in front of you so that the wide side is closest to you (in computer vernacular, you’ll be looking at a “landscape” rather than “portrait” shape). Roll the blanket up so that you are making a long “snake,” 36 to 40 inches wide. If these instructions seem confusing, go to the online version of CATALYST and see the blanket-folding demo video by clicking on the story image. Sit in front of blanket #1 so your rear is barely grazing the front end of it. Place the soles of your feet together in Baddha Konasana. Draw

Imagine that your breath is massaging your abdominal organs. Exhale completely, so that you are releasing all the breath each time. Continue to breathe deeply for a minute or two, and then let your body relax into to natural breathing. You can stay in Supta Baddhakonasa for five to 20 minutes. The longer you stay, the more your body will settle into it, and the more deeply and completely your body will rest. You can practice Supta Baddha Konasana any time, not just when you are experiencing abdominal discomfort. It’s restorative for your body and mind no matter what your circumstances. Try practicing it every day for a week or a month. This subtle but powerful pose can bring grace to your holidays and your life. u Charlotte Bell is a writer, yoga teacher and musician living in Salt Lake City. Visit her at www.charlottebellyoga.com. Visit www.catalystmagazine.net/yoga_1011 to see the blanket folding video. Click on the central picture.

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ARTS, MUSIC & LANGUAGES instruction, lessons, galleries, for hire Alliance Francaise of Salt Lake City 7/11 801-501-7514. P.O. Box 26203, SLC UT 84126 International cultural organization conducts French language classes. Beginners through advanced levels taught by experienced native teachers. Three semesters, 10 sessions each. Also offers Children's classes, Beginner and Intermediate levels. Monthly social gatherings. In addition, we sponsor French related concerts and lectures. WWW.AFSLC.ORG

Happy Paws Pet Sitting Plus 2/11 801-205-4491. Libbie Neale. Pet sitting in your home for your pets’ comfort and peace of mind. Providing vital home care services while you are away. Bonded and insured. Member, Pet Sitters International. Call for rates. WWW.HAPPYPAWSPETSITTINGPLUS.COM

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BODYWORK massage, structural integration (SEE ALSO: Energy Work & Healing) Body Alive! 1/11 801-414-3812. Linda Watkins, BFA, MEd, LMT. Offering the very real possibility of release from chronic or acute pain resulting from injury, illness or the aging process. Specialized work in Deep Tissue Full Body sessions, Structural Integration (rolfing), Craniosacral therapy (Milne certified), Jin Shin Jyutsu. Each session tailored to meet your specific needs. “The pain of everyday life” does not have to be your reality! Visa, MC, AmEx. WWW.LINDA-WATKINS.COM Sugarhouse Bodywork— Deep Healing Massage 9/11 Eddie Myers, LMT, 801-597-3499. Jan Olds, LMT, 801-856-1474. 1104 E Ashton Ave by appointment. Eddie offers an eclectic blend of deep tissue, Russian Sports and Swedish Massage from the heart. Jan offers her own unique blend of lymphatic massage and Structural Integration and is well known as a neck and shoulder expert. Combined experience of over 28 years. Carl Rabke LMT, GCFP FOG 801-671-4533. Somatic Education and Bodywork. Feldenkrais®, Structural Integration and massage. Offering a unique blend of the 10 sessions with Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Discover the potential for learning and improvement at any age, as you come to inhabit your body with ease, vitality and integrity. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM Steven Padgen L.M.T. 10/10 Structural integration, craniosacral therapy, biodynamic breathwork. 19 years experience. Each session lenthens fascia, aligns the muscular skeletal system, decompresses the joints, unwinds the cranial membrane, restores balance to the biodynamic, bioelectrical field. Credit cards and some insurance accepted. WWW.PADGENINSTITUTE.COM or call 801-355-1983.

BOOKS, MUSIC & GIFTS bookshops, record stores and gift boutiques Dragon Dreams 920 E 900 S, SLC. 801-509-1043 Mystical, Musical and metaphysical gifts and resources for every persuasion—in an atmosphere that soothes your spirit. Psychic, Tarot and astrology readings, events and classes. Singing bowls, drums, flutes, incense, books, jewelry, cards and smiles. Open 12:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m, Monday thru Saturday.

EDUCATION schools, vocational, continuing education Healing Mountain Massage School FB 801-355-6300. 455 South 300 East, Suite 103, SLC, UT 84111. Morning, evening, & weekend programs. Graduate in as little as 7 months. 8 students in a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals. Practice in a live day spa. ABHES accredited. Financial aid: loans/grants available to those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.ORG Red Lotus School of Movement. FB 801-355-6375. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM

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ENERGY WORK & HEALING energy balancing, Reiki (SEE ALSO: Bodywork) Lilli DeCair, professional psychic, holistic health educator, Reiki master/teacher, ordained minister 10/11 801-577-6119, LILLIDECAIR@YAHOO.COM DeCair consults privately and via phone, teaches Shamanic Studies Medicine Wheel Journey, conducts weddings, provides party entertainment. Lilliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reiki School offers all three levels with certificates. Individual sessions at Dancing Cranes Thurs./Fri. 2-7 p.m. Reiki practice held 3rd Saturdays, Calling In the One Study held 1st Saturdays. Both 4-6 p.m., $10 donation, same venue. Tarot Symbols Translated Art Course held at Hive Gallery, Trolley Square, Thurs eves 7-9 p.m. Coming Oct 2010: Mind Body Bridging for stress management. Quantum Biofeedback 4/11 Edie Lodi, Certified Quantum Biofeedback Specialist, 802-345-8637, EDIELODI.COM Quantum Biofeedback is a non-invasive technology that trains the body to relax, reeducate muscles and reduce stress. Energetically harmonize your stress and imbalances. Restore the flow of energy through subtle electrical signals that work with innate healing. Also recommended for animals.

Sheryl Seliger, LCSW, 6/11 Counseling & Craniosacral Therapy 801-556-8760. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) Email: SELIGERS@GMAIL.COM Powerful healing through dialogue & gentle-touch energy work. Adults: Deep relaxation, stress reduction & spiritual renewal, chronic pain & illness, head & spinal injuries, anxiety, PTSD, relationship skills, life strategies. Infants and Children: colic, feeding & sleep issues, bonding, birth trauma. Birth preparation & prenatal CST.6/10 State of the Heart 2/11 801-572-3414.Janet Hudonjorgensen, B Msc. Quantum-TouchÂŽ instructor and practitioner. Quantum-Touch energywork helps to maximize the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to accelerate its own healing. When the root cause of disease is addressed, a space is created for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing to occur. Monthly workshops, individual sessions. WWW.QUANTUMTOUCH.COM

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Alexander Technique, Cathy Pollock M.AmSAT 1/11 801-230-7661. Certified Alexander Technique Teacher with 16 years experience. Beyond good posture and body mechanics! Devlop awareness. Let go of habitual tensions. Calm your nervous system. Embody dynamic ways of moving and performing. Learn to be easily upright and open. Breathe better, feel better, look better. Gain confidence and poise. Cameron Wellness Center 3/11 801-486-4226. Dr Todd Cameron, Naturopathic Physician. 1945 S. 1100 E. #202. Remember when doctors cared? Once, a doctor cared. He had that little black bag, a big heart, an encouraging smile. Once, a doctor actually taught about prevention. Remember â&#x20AC;&#x153;an apple a dayâ&#x20AC;?? Dr. Cameron is a family practitioner. He takes care of you. He cares. WWW.DRTODDCAMERON.COM Eastside Natural Health Clinic 9/11 Uli Knorr, ND 801.474.3684; 2188 S. Highland Drive #207. Dr. Knorr uses a multi-dimensional approach to healing. He can help optimize your health to live more vibrantly and support your natural healing ability. He focuses on hormonal balancing, including thyroid, adrenal, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hormones, blood sugar regulation; gastrointestinal disorders and allergies. Detoxification, food allergy testing and comprehensive hormonal testing available. EASTSIDENATURALHEALTH.COM

afford. Quality acupuncture on low sliding scale rates ($15-$40) makes health care affordable and effective. Relax in comfy reclining chairs in a healing community setting. Acupuncture is good for allergies, back pain and more. Downtown SLC. WWW.SLCQI.COM Transcendental Meditation Program in Utah Natalie Hansen, 801-359-8686 or 801-4462999. The easiest and deepest meditation, automatically providing rest twice as deep as sleep, most researched and recommended by physicians, for improved IQ, enhanced memory, better coordination, normal blood pressure, and reversal of aging, TM greatly deepens happiness and calmness, and is the bullet train to enlightenment. WWW.TM.ORG 10/10 Wasatch Vision Clinic FB 801-328-2020. 849 E. 400 S. in Salt Lake across from the 9th East TRAX stop. Comprehensive eye care, eye disease, LASIK, contacts and glasses since 1984. We accept most insurance. WASATCHVISION.COM Dr. Michael Cerami, Chiropractor. 801-4861818. 1550 E. 3300 S. WWW.DRCERAMI.COM FB

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Five Element Acupuncture LLC 10/10 Pamela Bys, RN, BSN, L.Ac. (Dipl Ac.) 2670 South 2000 East, SLC; 256 Historic 25th St., Ogden. 801-920-4412. Five Element Acupuncture focuses on getting to the root cause of all problems. It treats symptoms as well as causes. Live Healthy and Live Long. WWW.ACUPUNCTURE5E.COM

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Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center FB 801-531-8340. 989 E. 900 S., Ste. A1. Dr. Mangum is a family practice physician who uses acupuncture, massage, herbs & nutrition to treat a wide range of conditions including chronic fatigue, HIV infection, allergies, digestive disturbances and fibromyalgia. He also designs programs to maintain health & wellness. WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM

Simpson & Company, CPAs 1/11 801-484-5206, ask for Kim or Nicky. 1111 E. Brickyard Rd, #112. Keep your stress footprint small! Good business bookkeeping keeps stress levels low and encourages profitability and timeliness. Bookkeeping services offered: journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial statements, software issues, and more!

Planned Parenthood of Utah 6/11 1-800-230-PLAN, 801-532-1586, or PPAU.ORG. Planned Parenthood provides affordable and confidential healthcare for men, women and teens. Services include birth control, emergency contraception (EC/PlanB/morning after pill), testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection including HIV, vaccines including the HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing and referrals, condoms, education programs and more. Precision Physical Therapy 9/11 801-557-6733. Jane Glaser-Gormally, MS, PT. 4568 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 140. Licensed PT specializing in holistic integrated manual therapy (IMT). Safe, gentle, effective techniques for pain and tissue dysfunction. This unique form of therapy works to identify sources of pain and assists the body with self-corrective mechanisms to alleviate pain and restore mobility and function. Medicare and UofU provider. Now expanding services into Park City and Heber. SLC Qi Community Acupuncture 12/10 R. Dean Woolstenhulme, L.Ac 177 E 900 S Ste 101D, 801-521-3337. Acupuncture you can

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Space Available 8/11 801-596-0147 Ext. 41, 989 E. 900 S. Center for Transpersonal Therapy. Large plush space. Bright & comfortable atmosphere, available for workshops, classes, or ongoing groups. Pillows, yoga chairs, & regular chairs provided, kitchenette area. Available for hourly, full day or weekend use. Volunteer Opportunity 4/11 801-474-0535. Adopt-A-Native-Elder is seeking office/warehouse volunteers in Salt Lake City every Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am - noon. Come and join a wonderful group of people for a fascinating and gratifying experience. Contact Joyce or MAIL@ANELDER.ORG, WWW.ANELDER.ORG

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SUZANNE WAGNER Psychic, Lecturer and Author Antigravity Yoga® 12/10 1155 East 3300 South, SLC. 801-463-9067. AntiGravity yoga is a fusion of yoga, Pilates, aerial arts and core conditioning. Stretch farther and hold poses longer using a hammock of flowing fabric. You'll learn simple suspension techniques to move into seemingly impossible inverted poses, relieving compressed joints and aligning the body from head to toe. WWW.IMAGINATIONPLACE.COM Avenues Yoga 12/10 68 K Street, SLC. 801-410-4639. Avenues Yoga is a friendly, down-to-earth place where all are welcome. We offer classes for all body-types and ability levels, from Kids classes to Deep Relaxation and Restore, to Flow classes, Power, Pilates and now Yogalates! Free Intro to Yoga every Saturday at 11:30. Introductory Special: $39 one month unlimited. WWW.AVENUESYOGA.COM Bikram Yoga—Sandy 801-501-YOGA (9642). 9343 South 1300 East. Local Introductory Offer-$29 for 30 Days Unlimited Yoga (Utah Residents Only). Our South Valley sanctuary, nestled below Little and Big Cottonwood canyons, provides a warm and inviting environment to discover and or deepen your yoga practice. All levels are encouraged, no reservations necessary. All teachers are certified. 31 classes offered, 7 days a week. Community Class-1st Saturday 10am class each month is Free To New Students. WWW.BIKRAMYOGASANDY.COM 12/10 Centered City Yoga 9/11 801-521-YOGA (9642). 918 E. 900 S. and 625 S. State St. Centered City Yoga is often likened to that famous TV “hangout” where everybody knows your name, sans Norm (and the beer, of course.) We offer more than 60 classes a week to keep Salt Lake City CENTERED and SANE. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM Ecstatic Dance SLC 6/11 2531 S 400 E. Dance the way your body wants to, without choreography or judgment! Discover the innate body wisdom you possess. Ecstatic Dance is an authentic, spontaneous, expressive, meditative movement practice. First, third & fourth Saturdays, 10a-12p, $10, Columbus Community Center. WWW.ECSTATICDANCESLC.BLOGSPOT.COM Mindful Yoga FB 801-355-2617. Charlotte Bell, E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality, serenity, wisdom and grace. Combining clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage each student to discover his/her own yoga. Classes include meditation, pranayama (breath awareness) and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) as well as physical practice of asana. Public & private classes, workshops in a supportive, non-competitive environment since 1986. WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM Erin Geesaman Rabke Somatic Educator. 801-898-0478. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM FB RDT Community School. 801-534-1000. 138 W. Broadway. FB Red Lotus School of Movement FB 740 S 300 W, SLC, UT, 84101. 801-355-6375. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditional-style training in the classical martial arts of T’ai Chi, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and T’ai Chi Chih (qi gong exercises). Children’s classes in Wing Chun KungFu. Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten

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WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER Fridays, Empowering Astrology Course and Hero's Journey with Krysta Brinkley, 12-week course. Gain insights to your personal patterns and learn tools to navigate life's challenges. This 12-week course repeats itself so you can start it on any Friday. Krysta, 801-706-0213. Thurs Nov 4 Making the most of what you got…Astrology and Palmistry exposed and explained. Krysta Brinkley 6pm free lecture at the Golden Braid 151 S. 500 E., SLC. Come clue in to innate gifts, challenges and support from the macrocosm of the universe through astrology and the microcosm of your world through palmistry. These fields have inspired the quest to know more with answers and even more questions. The evidence of the Divine is available in many ways if we can decode the symbols that are both personal and public. “Know yourself” is as relevant now as it was over a thousand years ago. These are exciting times, learn how to align with the energy that resonates currently as well as how to co-create with it! Sat & Sun Nov 13-14, Horary Astrology workshop with Krysta Brinkley. 10am-5pm both days. $200. Krysta, 801-706-0213. Sun Nov 14, Psychic Fair at A Gift of Touch, 1-4pm, 2766 E. 3300 S., $25 for 20 min. Call 801-706-0213 for appointments. In addition to readings Krysta can assist you with Sun & Moon assessment in Natal Chart; Adam with Manifesting with Sigils; and Ross will assist with intuitive coaching. Wal- ins may be available. This event is held the 2nd Sunday of each month.

Tues Nov 16, Psychic Fair at The Golden Braid, 6-9 pm, 151 S. 500 E., SLC, $25 for 20 min. Appointments: 801-322-1162. Walk-ins may be available. This event is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Wed Nov 17, Suzanne's Questions & Answers Lecture 6:30pm at the Golden Braid Bookstore, $15, each person will be able to ask at least one question. Sat & Sun Nov 20-21, INTEGRAL PALMISTRY CLASS with Suzanne Wagner, $200. 10am-5pm both days, call 310-874-4383, (www.suzwagner.com). Private energy work / Shamanic healings / Clearings / Moon ceremonies / Tarot / and Shaman Kucho's Peruvian store: Nick, 801-7212779 or (nicholasstark@comcast.net).

DECEMBER Sun Dec 12, Psychic Fair at A Gift of Touch, 1-4pm, 2766 E. 3300 S., $25 for 20 min. Call 801-706-0213 for appointments. Walk ins may be available. This event is held the 2nd Sunday of each month. Sat & Sun Dec 18-19, INTEGRAL TAROT with Suzanne Wagner, $200. 10am-5pm both days, 310-874-4383 (www.suzwagner.com). Tues Dec 21, Psychic Fair at The Golden Braid, 6-9pm, 151 S. 500 E., SLC, $25 for 20 min. Appointments 801- 322-1162. Walk-ins may be available. This event is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Wed Dec 22, Suzanne's Questions & Answers Lecture 6:30pm at the Golden Braid Bookstore, $15, each person will be able to ask at least one question.

“Shamanic Journey to Peru” FALL 2011. 12 day adventure including Lima / Nazca Lines / Cusco / Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Cost $2500 not including international airfare. Contact Nick Stark 801-721-2779, (nicholasstark@comcast.net) Private energy work / Shamanic healings / Clearings / Moon ceremonies / Tarot / and Shaman Kucho's Peruvian store : Nick, 801-721-2779 (nicholasstark@comcast.net).

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Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC.NET THE SHOP Yoga Studio 10/11 435-649-9339. Featuring Anusara Yoga. Inspired fun and opening in one of the most amazing studios in the country. Classes, Privates, and Therapeutics with certified and inspired Anusara instructors. Drop-ins welcome. 1167 Woodside Ave., P.O Box 681237, Park City, UT 84068. WWW.PARKCITYYOGA.COM Streamline Pilates. 801-474-1156. 1948 S. 1100 E. WWW.STREAMLINEBODYPILATES.COM FB The Yoga Center 6/11 801-277-9166. 4689 So. Holladay Blvd. Hathabased yoga classes 7 days a week, including vinyasa, slow flow, Anusara, prenatal, gentle and restorative. Workshops, corporate and private sessions available. All levels of experience welcome. WWW.YOGAUTAH.COM

help you with those who have crossed over and other paranormal activity. She can help bring understanding regarding past lives, life purpose and relationships. Ask about my $25 Q&A parties. DELORISSPIRITUALMEDIUM.COM April Mills, Spiritual Medium 3/11 801-661-4607, APRILOMILLS@GMAIL.COM. When a loved one crosses over, the pain can feel unbearable. It would be my honor to help you begin the healing process by facilitating sacred communication with them. Intuitive Therapy Suzanne Wagner, 801-359-2225.

Margaret Ruth 801-575-7103. My psychic and tarot readings are a conversation with your guides. Enjoy MR’s blog at www.catalystmagazine.net & send me your ideas and suggestions. www.margaretruth.com Transformational Astrology FB Ralfee Finn. 800-915-5584. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 10 years! Visit her website at WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM or e-mail her at RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM

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Deloris: Channeled Readings through Spiritual Medium 5/11 801-968-8875, 801-577-1348. Deloris can

Center for Transpersonal Therapy 8/10 801-596-0147. 989 E. 900 S. Denise Boelens, PhD; Heidi Ford, MS, LCSW, Chris Robertson, LCSW; Lynda Steele, LCSW; Sherry Lynn Zemlick, PhD, Wil Dredge LCSW. The transpersonal approach to healing draws on the knowledge from traditional science & the spiritual wisdom of the east & west. Counseling orientation integrates body, mind, & spirit. Individuals, couples, groups, retreats, & classes. Steven J. Chen, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 801-718-1609. 150 S. 600 E. Healing techniques for depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Treatment of trauma, abuse and stress. Career guidance. Sensitive and caring approach to create wellness, peace, happiness and contentment. WWW.STEVENJCHEN.COM 9/11 Clarity Coaching 801-487-7621. WWW.KATHRYNDIXON.COM

astrology, mediums, past life integration, psychics Lilli DeCair: Inspirational Mystical Entertainment 6/11 801-533-2444 and 801-577-6119. European born professional psychic, holistic health educator, reiki master /teacher, life coach, Poet, singer, dancer, wedding planner/official, Shamanic 9 Day Medicine Wheel Journeys.

Jeff Bell, L.C.S.W. 4/11 801-364-5700, Ext. 2, 1399 S. 700 E. Ste. 1, SLC. Specializing in empowering relationships; cultivating hardiness and mindfulness; managing stress & compulsivity; alleviating depression/ anxiety/grief; healing PTSD & childhood abuse/ neglect; addictions recovery; GLBT exploration as well as resolving disordered eating, body image & life transitions. Individual, couples, family, group therapy & EMDR.

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and gilded cages. That newfound freedom will allow us to be open to conversations that we would have never dreamed of Medicine Cards: Swan, Spider, Rabbit having before this shift. We will solve Mayan Oracle: Etznab, Universal problems in a whole new way, a transforMovement mative way. Yes, you will have moments of abject Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Strength, Four of fear. Who wouldn’t? Nothing is the same. Swords, Six of Swords You will not only feel different; you actualAleister Crowley Deck: Worry, The Tower, ly are different. It may feel as if you are The Star taking off an old disguise that has worked very well for many years. But suddenly it ovember’s intense astrological no longer feels necessary. by energies could produce chaos and So take a breath and open up; choose Suzanne Wagner upheaval. As things metaphoricalto live fully in this moment. Allow its ly and physically come crashing energetic intensity to open you up to the down, it is wise not to let fear wildness of life and its unpredictability. exaggerate the situation. Do we really always want things the Upheaval may have positive same? Do you want always to have aspects. This month will give a life that is safe? Remember opportunities to claim freethe excitement when you dom and open to new poswere younger and were sibilities. Sometimes we embarking into new and have to be forced by uncharted territories? circumstances to It was fun! It was make changes that freeing! It was have been churninvigorating! ing just below You can the surface. For choose to let some of us, this time feel those opportunilike some ties will seem to breakdown that come at a cost. you created, or Regardless of you can see this how the changes as life stirring manifest, it is the pot to make clear that there is things more intertremendous moveesting and fulfilling. ment. Things will be Which you choose is anything but boring. up to you. Your percepIf the financial world tion will color everything has not come crashing you experience. Realize that down during October, there will your perception is fluid and be some corrections in the markets changeable; if you choose, you can in November. Even when the news says see that the world does not create we are coming out of the recession, I know my upsets that are particular to you. Life is just the clients and others are still feeling a very real pinch in their process of staying present no matter what gets put on pocketbooks. It feels as if the time has run out for the illuyour plate. sion that the economy is recovering. Let go of what you think these challenges mean about Right now, we are doing more discreating than creatyou personally and allow yourself to open into the experiing. As we reweave certain aspects within ourselves, our ence of this amazing moment. Remember, you are not external reality will flip-flop. Energy follows intent: We alone. You will find many others also searching for this reprioritize and adjust our intent, and external reality new self wanting to emerge. Know that you will always accommodates us. find support along your pathThe good news is that we way. Just open, be authentic, are leaving difficult situations tell the truth, and find out that behind. We are finally awake there is support available to what we have created in everywhere. u our life. As we let the past Suzanne Wagner is the author of go, we find renewed inner numerous books and CDs on the strength and vigor. We tarot. She lives in Salt Lake City. escape self-created prisons suzwagner.com Osho Zen Tarot: Traveling, Thurnderbolt, Possibilities

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What’s new around town BY BENJAMIN BOMBARD & KATHERINE PIOLI with walnuts and pumpkin seeds topped with tomato chutney, as well as tea, coffee, and home-baked treats. This little café is worth a stop all its own. 673 E. Simpson Ave (2240 S.), located in Dancing Cranes Imports. WWW.CAFESOLSTICESLC.COM, 801-487-0980

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A little yogic grace in SLC Ashlee “Grace” Wathen opened Grace Yoga in the downtown Art Space Studios last month. A native of American Fork, Wathen started studying yoga to heal a nasty running injury. After discovering the wonders of yoga, she stopped running and yoga study became her life’s passion. Wathen originally trained in the hot and power yoga methods, then apprenticed under Bekir Algan, who inspired her to develop and teach “yoga for the seasons,” Grace Yoga’s unique focus. Jim Pehkonen leads a Breath Circle every other Wednesday evening, and Wathen teaches all the yoga classes at levels suitable for all yoga practitioners using yoga props. The focus on the Iyengar tradition, ayurvedic principles, the inspiration of Vedanta, proper posture alignment, Pranayama, meditation, and strange and unusual facts assures a lot of fun at Grace Yoga! Grace Yoga; 230 S 500 West, WWW.ILOVEGRACEYOGA.COM

Café Solstice Now here to accompany your eclectic shopping excursions to Dancing Cranes Imports is Café Solstice. The café features a light lunch menu with tasty delights such as the Luna Burger, a veggie patty made

In other brewing news, Squatters and Wasatch breweries—a.k.a. Utah Brewers Cooperative—took home the award for Mid-Size Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Fest. Past winners in that category include such esteemed breweries as New Belgium (makers of Fat Tire), Pyramid Breweries out of Berkeley, Calif., and Flying Dog Brewery (whose beers boast labels by artist Ralph Steadman). “We are really rocked to our souls with this incredible recognition,” said Greg Schirf, UBC’s managing partner. “We’ve won our share of medals over the years, but this is really something special for our tremendously talented brewing team and their 80 combined years of brewing experience. I hope Utah is as proud as I am.“ UBC also brought back three awards from Colorado: gold in the Dortmunder or German-style Oktoberfest category for Wasatch’s Summerbrau; gold in the Session Beer Category for Squatters’ Wit Bier, and a bronze medal out of 54 entries for Squatters’ Hell’s Keep in the Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale Category. www.utahbeers.com

Fall treats at Rising Sun One of Salt Lake’s best little coffee spots, Rising Sun Coffee, is cashing in on the autumn harvest by adding two seasonal beverages

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Young brewery wins gold! Epic Brewing, Salt Lake’s newest craft brewery, added a sixth award to its trophy case last month, taking home a bronze medal for its 825 State Stout at the prestigious 2010 Great American Beer Festival in Colorado. Epic’s stout garnered the award in the Oatmeal Stout category and came in just behind two Colorado breweries. Co-founders David Cole and Peter Erickson with Head Brewmaster Kevin Crompton were stoked about their newest medal. “We are thrilled with the awards and the enthusiasm of the craft beer fans in Salt Lake City and, now, around the country,” said Cole. Epic’s other awards include two gold medals for its Brainless Belgian-Style Golden Ale, a silver for its Galloway Porter, and bronzes for its Intermountain Wheat beer and Copper Cone Pale Ale. Epic Brewing Co., 825 S State St., 801-906-0123, WWW.EPICBREWING.COM.

Just when it seemed like Salt Lake couldn’t get any cooler, another project comes along that ups the ante. The combination of public art piece, social justice project and lots of fun features star players One World Café, artist Roger Whiting and the students at Nibley Park Elementary School. Last month, Whiting, who specializes in murals and art education for youth, began an artist’s residency (two thumbs up for more arts in our public schools!) at the Nibley Park Elementary School. With Whiting’s guidance, the school’s eighth graders and special education students from the third through fifth grades will design and assemble a mosaic for the One World Café. This artistic process provides the students with opportunities to develop social and environmental conscience, learning about One World and its mission to feed all people who come through the restaurant’s doors a healthy, sustainable and waste-free meal. Nibley Park Elementary, 2785 S 800 E. One World Café, 41 S 300 E, WWW.ONEWORLDEVERYBODYEATS.COM.

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show us the way to go and keep us on the right track. Like divine affirmations, these meaningful signs and signals serve to assure us that we are in the right place at the right time. They are road

How to recognize and understand your personal omens What colors, numbers, objects seem to hold special meaning for you when you

Dear Curious, The answer here is another question: Is it? Only you know if it (or anything) is an omen for you. Do you feel there may be special meaning for you here? An omen is an omen if you think it is an omen. But an omen of what? The image in my mind’s eye of your cats lying in alignment like two book ends remind me of the huge stone lions on the front steps of the New York Public Library, which in turn remind me of Egyptian sphinxes. But you see, it doesn’t matter what they seem like to me. They are your cats in your home and in your psyche. Our inner thoughts, feelings and reactions to things offer direction and meaning to our lives. When we begin to pay serious, disciplined attention to the inner process of our journey, we start to notice the serendipity, coincidence, and synchronicity that surround us. We become more sensitive to the special, uncanny, lucky surprises that keep popping up in our path. Soon we begin to recognize these personally relevant occurrences as omens, and it behooves us to take very careful note of them. They are the guideposts of our soul’s journey toward itself, the psychic maps that help to

It is easy to recognize our personal omens precisely because they are so personal. markers inscribed in our own private language, leading us along our life path. Some people find money wherever they go. Others could walk with their heads down, eyes perpetually scanning, waving around a metal detector, and never find a single penny. Other people find shells or feathers or spiders or sea glass or rainbows or certain number combinations. Each of these items represents something particular to the people who recognize them. My friend Dominique finds heart-shaped stones. To her, they symbolize the mission of the “heartist” which is her life’s chosen work. Each rock she encounters is like a small pat on the back. My dear Kay finds doll arms. Doll arms! They remind her of the little metal Mexican charms called milagros (miracles) that she loves. Whenever I come across a heart stone or doll arm, I know that our paths have crossed that day. It is easy to recognize our personal omens precisely because they are so personal.

encounter them? Have you had this sense of connection since childhood or is it recent? What do these items or events mean to you and why? Perhaps they recall a fond memory, a symbolic association, or a fortunate surprise. Notice how and when these signs and symbols present themselves to you. Notice how they make you feel. What questions might they answer? Make a mental note or journal entry of the occurrence of the omen and its meaning for you. Make special notation of your appreciation of this sign, this clue, this nod of approval. Keep your eyes and ears open. If you keep looking for omens, directions, connections, synchronicities, messages and miracles, you will certainly find them everywhere. So, then, what is the difference between a seeker and a seer? Yours for clear vision, xxMama Donna Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Wonder no more. Send your questions to Mama Donna at CITYSHAMAN@AOL.COM.

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s we wind down the year with just two months left in 2010, it’s a perfect time to ask what would have to happen in order to call this year a success? Maybe you already hit your goals for the year, but if not—it’s worth looking at what you can do with the remaining weeks to ensure you feel good about how you used your year. Was this the year you were getting in shape once and for all? Did you commit to straightening out your relationships, maybe attracting someone new? Or perhaps you decided you would end the year with your financial situation under control. Or start the new career you’ve been dreaming about. Whatever you hoped or intended to happen in order to call 2010 a huge success, the best favor you could do yourself and your big dream is to call it good now.

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It’s not unusual for us to hold off on feeling the accomplishment or success until there’s a real life “reason” to feel that way—until something good has happened. But that habit actually slows up your desire from coming to fruition. If you hold off on feeling satisfied or complete until you get what you want, that vibrational feeling of incompletion or dissatisfaction holds at bay the very thing you want, because it’s your thoughts and feelings that cue what happens next. So if we send the signal of “I’ll be happy when...” (fill in the blank with whatever your big dream for the year is), that vibration indicates it hasn’t happened yet, and that we’re not happy yet, which attracts more of that not happening and us not happy.

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Which can be a frustrating cycle to get stuck in, in case you haven’t noticed. Since the world is responding to the vibrational signal we emit via our thoughts and feelings, to send the signal “all is well” or “life is good” greases the wheels for the things you’ve been wanting to happen. Not to mention it’s simply a more enjoyable approach to life, rather than waiting for your desires to manifest before you feel good. The only way we can really feel good now before our thing has happened is if we aren’t attached to it; if we don’t need it in order to be happy or call it good. If my goal was to hit a certain income level for the year or drop to a certain weight, and I’m on pins

and needles trying to make it happen, the best thing I could do to achieve my 2010 goal (as well as serve my peace of mind) is find a way to be happy now. If I wait till the good news comes before I call it good, I could be waiting a long time for those feelings of satisfaction and contentment. Some people think if they take the pressure off themselves now they won’t get what they want; that we motivate ourselves to accomplishment by pushing and striving and being dissatisfied until we reach the end goal. But that approach to life just conditions us to dissatisfaction. So even if we are able to manifest what we want, seeing it come to fruition doesn’t change how we feel because we’ve been practicing the opposite vibration. If you’ve been thinking “2010 will be a success for me when ...”, this is your wake-up call to realize that thinking doesn’t serve you or your goal, dream or desire. Outside circumstances won’t—indeed can’t— change how you feel. Instead, when you change how you feel by calling it good now, you not only feel better for doing so but you also set in motion (or call forth from the ethers) a whole new set of circumstances and unfoldings that are much more likely to allow the results you’ve been wanting. My invitation to you: Even before 2010 is over, without waiting to see what happens before we call it a winner year, let’s proclaim it a success now and celebrate all the reasons there are to celebrate. It not only feels much better, it also elicits more good things to celebrate. u Jeannette Maw is a Law of Attraction coach and founder of Good Vibe Coaching in Salt Lake City. WWW.GOODVIBECOACH.COM

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Money matters It’s all about raising the bar BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM I am a Capricorn, born January 3, 1977 at 11:41 a.m. I heard that my sign—and particularly the planet Mars—has a strong influence on money. I have never been worried about money because I always had “enough to get by.” Recently I discovered how fun it is to make money and to enjoy some of the finer things in life. What are my money strengths and weaknesses? How can I best maximize my potential for making money? It sounds like you’re in a place in your life where you really want to make money. This is different from being in a place where you need money to meet expenses or where you wish you had more money so that you can escape the problems you face. Your upbeat attitude that money is fun reflects Capricorn’s down-to-earth approach. Capricorns—along with their fellow earth signs Taurus and Virgo—are famous for making money. But why? Part of it stems from motivation. The earth signs are motivated by the question: How do you live in a world where everything falls apart? It’s a sobering thought, which is why earth signs don’t rely on fate or

The earth signs are motivated by the question: How do you live in a world where everything falls apart? fortune to make their way in the world. Earth signs rely on themselves, which means that they turn to their own ingenuity, resourcefulness and indefatigable work ethic. Earth signs like to work hard, and they like to have something to show for it at the end of the day. The other thing that makes earth signs good with money is that they actually like it. And this is interesting because not a lot of people like money. A lot of people wish they had money, but they don’t really like it. They like what money can buy. Earth signs, however, like the business of money. They like making it. They like managing it. And they like coming up with new ways to generate revenue.

Christopher Renstrom is the creator of RULINGPLANETS.COM—the first online, interactive astrology magazine. He writes the daily horoscope for the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGATE.COM. If you have a question you would like him to address, send the date, time and location of your birth to CHRISTOPHER@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET. He also answers questions every week on the CATALYST website. You were born with Mars exactly conjunct your midheaven in Capricorn. This is important for two reasons. The first is that it places Mars at the highest point in your horoscope, which means that you are extremely motivated to succeed and to succeed big. And secondly, Mars is exalted in Capricorn. That says you have the drive and willpower to succeed beyond your wildest dreams as long as you keep raising the bar. Older men play a huge role in your life, so you should seek them out as advisors, mentors, patrons, and even business partners. Mars in Capricorn shows that you truly value their worldly experience and that you’re eager to learn from them. The downside is that Capricorns tend to work hard at working hard by asking for too little in pay or by being so preoccupied with deadlines that they can’t see past the grindstone, thereby missing out on seizing opportunities to build their business. But these are things you’ll work out for yourself along the way. Just know that it will always take you longer than most people to achieve your goals (it’s because you’re steadfast and deliberate in everything you do) but that once you do, your accomplishments will stand the test of time. u

November 2010

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BY DIANE OLSON

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rabbit kittens, like humans, are altricial, or helpless at birth.

NOVEMBER 12 Some scientists believe certain cats may carry a friendliness gene, inherited through the male.

NOVEMBER 22 Robins, wrens and blackbirds are fond of mild cheddar cheese. And pretty much everyone likes suet; set some out and enjoy the show.

NOVEMBER 13 FIRST QUARTER MOON. If the weather is fair and you haven’t already done it, pull spent annuals and cut perennials down to just above the ground. That is, unless they’ll provide birds and other animals with winter fodder. In that case, leave them as they are.

IN THE HOME,GARDEN & SKY NOVEMBER 1 Today the Sun rises at 6:57 a.m., and sets at 5:23 p.m. November’s average maximum temperature is 49°, the minimum is 30°. It snows an average of 7 inches. NOVEMBER 2 The world’s strongest insect is the male Onthophagus taurus, a species of dung beetle that can pull 1,141 times its own body weight. That’s comparable to a 154-pound human being able to lift six double-decker buses. Onthophagus taurus uses its might not to roll big dung balls, but to battle for sexual favors. Scientists calibrated the beetle’s strength by creating a miniature pulley system, which attached to a teenyver clo ite tiny bucket, to which drops h w of water were added. NOVEMBER 3 If needed, mow the lawn one last time and overseed it with white clover. If you have a gas mower or tiller, drain it. Same goes for the sprinkler system and garden hoses. NOVEMBER 4 Step outside and face north tonight. Going roughly clockwise from the zenith, some of the constellations you’ll see include Pegasus, Pisces,

Andromeda, Triangulum, Perseus, Taurus, Ursa major, Ursa minor, Draco, Hercules and Lyra. NOVEMBER 5 NEW MOON.

Step outside and face south tonight. You’ll see Lacerta, Cygnus, Sagitta, Phoenix, Cetus, and Aries. NOVEMBER 6 If the ground hasn’t frozen hard yet, you can still plant spring bulbs, rose bushes, trees and shrubs. NOVEMBER 7 Daylight Saving Time ends today. While studies have found that suicides and heart attacks increase significantly after the spring time shift, the autumn transition seems to be less stressful on our systems. NOVEMBER 8 Global climate change is causing the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones to shift. In some parts of the country, the average wintertime temperature has risen by as much as eight degrees since the 1960s. NOVEMBER 9 Like magpies, ravens and jays, bald eagles are so efficient at gathering food that they spend up to 90% of their time just hanging out. For amazing photos and interesting commentary about bald eagles over-wintering along the Wasatch Front (and more), go to featheredphotography.wordpress.com. NOVEMBER 10 Bravo to the academic and military scientists who cracked the mystery of colony collapse disorder. Seems it’s a nasty combo of a virus and a fungus that’s causing billions of honeybees to abandon their hives and die. Now they just have to figure out how to stop it. NOVEMBER 11 Yarrow stanches bleeding and helps heal wounds. Achilles was said to have used it to treat his soldiers’ wounds (thus its scientific name, Achillea

NOVEMBER 14 This is a good month to prune summer-flowering vines and shrubs. NOVEMBER 15 Look for Jupiter to the left of the waxing Moon tonight. Jumbo Jupiter (it would take more than 1,000 Earths to fill it) rotates faster than any other planet, taking only nine hours, 56 minutes to complete a spin. The rotation is so fast that Jupiter bulges at the equator and is flattened at the poles.

NOVEMBER 24 If you spill grease on a hardwood floor, immediately place ice cubes or very cold water on the spot. The grease will harden and can be carefully scraped off. Then iron a piece of cloth or a folded paper towel over the spot to soak up any remaining grease. NOVEMBER 25 Turkeys are far from stupid; they are alert, sensitive and playful. They also appear to have a concept of death, and hold wakes for deceased flock members. Tofurkey, anyone?

NOVEMBER 16 If you haven’t already, mulch rose bushes and cover strawberries and herbs with a layer of shredded leaves or straw.

NOVEMBER 26 Fennel is good for your digestion. Finish off a rich meal with a salad of thinly sliced fennel bulbs and orange segments lightly dressed with olive oil, salt and pepper.

NOVEMBER 17 Up before the dawn? Look to the east for a glittery stack of Venus, Spica and Saturn, with Venus on the bottom. NOVEMBER 18 It was long believed that herbs resembling body parts were divinely provided to treat ailments in those parts. Thus hairy roots were used to cure baldness, wormwood to expel intestinal parasites and toothwort to ease toothache. Per theological justification, “it was reasoned that the Almighty must have set his sign upon the various means of curing disease which he provided.” NOVEMBER 19 Only 2.5% of the world’s water supply is not salty. Of that, less than 0.08% is available for human use. NOVEMBER 20 Fruit flies have 32 odor receptors on each antenna, plus they can hear through them. NOVEMBER 21 FULL FROST MOON. Hares and rabbits are quite different, though their names often get mixed up. The jackrabbit, for example, is actually a hare. Unlike rabbits, hares cannot be domesticated, they are not gregarious, and they are extremely precocial, or highly developed at birth. A baby hare, called a leveret, is born with its eyes open and can run its first day, whereas

NOVEMBER 27 The funniest science writer in the universe has done it again: Read Mary Roach’s Packing for Mars. Right now.

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NOVEMBER 23 King Tutankhamen, aka Tut (who may have died from malaria), was buried with garlic, cumin, fenugreek, wheat, barley, lentils, flax, chickpeas, olive oil, almonds, dates and watermelon, as well as all the other swag.

NOVEMBER 28 LAST QUARTER MOON. Chickens can see infrared. That could be why roosters tend to crow at least 45 minutes before humans can detect light. NOVEMBER 29 During the Middle Ages, stag beetles were believed to set houses on fire. In 14th century France, an ecclesiastical hearing against them was held. It was announced that any beetle that did not attend the trial would be excommunicated. NOVEMBER 30 The Sun rises at 7:30 a.m. this morning and sets at 5:01 p.m. “There is no animal, no insect, no life form, without value.” —Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

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